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It is possible.
Both individuals have to want that and be willing to put forth the effort.
The success of this depends a lot on what the relationship was like in the first place and what the breakup was like.
If you were good friends while you were dating then you have better chances or remaining friends. However if you didn't have a lot of common interests, and stayed together as a couple more for the romantic aspects of the relationships it could be hard to maintain a friendship.
The breakup can be the deal-breaker too. If someone was particularly unhappy about the breakup (they didn't want it it) then it can be really difficult.
I've only had one that worked out, and even now I've lost touch with her.
Thats another thing, beyond all the questions of if you can do it or not. It's hard to keep it going if your doing it for the principal of the matter.
Nope. The friendship ends when someone has feelings for another. It's one thing to flirt and hang out with each other, but watching that person be with someone else is another. This is why why a girl asks me to be just friends with her after a relationship (and the relationships were good but I got dumped anyway) I say no and I just walk away. It leads to jealousy, pretending, sleepless nights, being annoying to your friends, and putting your life on hold. And for what? Someone that doesn't want to be with you? It's not worth the emotional breakdown.
Nope, if I loved someone dearly, the break-up almost never went smoothly, so afterward I feel too much bitterness/resentment to be friends with that person...if there was never a relationship, sexual feelings don't really keep me from being friends, but romantic feelings? That's often too hard esp. if the other one gets a partner...
it's possible but that doesn't mean it can always be easy. Look at it this way, I've known people who were amrried and got divorced yet they remained friends. Sometimes two people are betetr off just being friends instead of getting into a relationship.
not really.
I have a big crush on one of my guy friends. and I'm OK with that. only problem is when he's dating.
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I don't think so, I agree with motorboat, however so few people can its like 99% chance you can't stay freinds, I love this girl, but she just wants to be freinds and that's why all we ever do is fight, we wern't even freinds anymore for awhile, and really I'm not even sure if we are right now because even though this is the first time we've talked in quite awhile, of course we fought again, I don't have the self-restraint to be just freinds because anytime I'm with her, I can't keep my hands off her, I don't want to be just freinds but somehow every time I think I'm over her, she manages to slip back into my life and have me around her finger, I know we can't be together, and I don't want to be just freinds, but everytime, I just get pulled back in.
I have stayed friends with some of my exes as I no longer had romantic feelings for them but still liked them as people. Sometimes it can be even better and you can realize your better suited as friends than lovers.
Not always though. At the moment I am getting over my ex and I hope one day we can be friends as I still think she's an amazing person. But at the moment whilst I still love her I know it would be counter productive. And if I don't fully get over her I will have to forget her but I think eventually feelings fade and you can just see them in a platonic light
I can't. It's one thing to be attracted to a girl, it's another thing to have strong feelings that aren't reciprocated. If you stay "friends" with someone like that you end up sitting there like a chump waiting for something that isn't gonna happen. If I bump into her somewhere I'll be polite, but that's about it.
Yes, although I don't think it would help you get over them or them getting over you. Whichever. I'd remain friends with people I loved and I am friends with my exs, I find it tough at first, I eventually get over it and find someone else I really like. I don't really want to lose anyone because they want to move on. It'd be selfish of me.
i'm trying at the moment, its hard as hell tho... me and her went to a fair as friends and she met a guy there, they kissed once and I disappeared on her... did it a few times, showed back up randomly, and it kinda destroyed my night
Of course, people do this all their lives sometimes. They both know how they feel, but there are feelings, and then there is appropriate behavior.
The level of involvement on an emotional plane is sometimes greater witha 'friend' than with a spouse or lover.
Isn't it funny how it's always the one who said no to the romantic feelings that wants to stay friends... because its easy for them. to that person you were just always only a friend, therefore they want to keep it that way, they don't realize that pain you feel when you having feelings for someone and that feeling isn't returned. I guess its possible but very very rare.
Im trying really hard to right now, and its really not working.
NO...all you can do is just TRY doing it...but won't ever get SUCCESSFUL doing it...! it's easier to die rather than living a dying life!
I think it's possible to be friends with someone you care deeply for, if you weren't already in a relationship. There are factors though such as, have you told them the way you feel and if so how did they react. If your truly friends they would be open and honest. If they told you they aren't into you like that or your more like a brother chances are you won't be able to change the way they feel no matter what and you will gain a true friend but nothing more. If they tell you they aren't dating anyone right now it might just not be the right time in their life. You might wanna respect that and be a good friend, just be there for them in a friendly way and you'll be surprised you might have found the one for you. But if she tells you she's not ready for a relationship and then goes and is with someone else she wasn't your friend in the first place.
Sure. My wife and I have been friends since 1996. Marriage was a symbolism of that friendhip.
And sex is more than symbolic, it's the proof. Oh yeah I know, you can have sex without loving someone, but in this case... I love her.
And she's my best friend. Period.
I can. I have the hots for one of my friend, I'd totally date her, but she already has a boyfriend and I respect that. I just treat her like a friend. I just let her know that if one day she feels like giving me a chance, and I'm not with anyone I'll throw her a line. =)
Of course, all it takes is self control. (of course for some people that is hard)
Yes it is possible, I have done it before and I will have to do it again, you just have to have a very strong will and personality to manage things rationally and not emotionally.
No you cant! because, you can't hide feelings, trust me, I've been there, Somehow they will come out, so its best you just tell the person what you feel and see what they say...
Hope I helped :)
yes! once you get over to him and stayed cool
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