Is it possible to be friends with your ex? (Page 2)

[Tiffany9393]

You have to make sure your over them first because I’ll always feel lead on or upset if they hook up or date someone new. And friendship will suffer if he dates another girl bec she’ll not be fond of the idea.

[Hythamahmed]

You know , i passed somethig like that and actually yes this could happen, it takes sometime to figure out things and to redife ur friendship again without having feelings toward other or withoit letting any open doors for a come back , but finally it worked

[Pyrofox]

Yes its pretty easy just keep away from bad habits of like sex and just keep it at the normal friend personal physical level range. And avoid trap of staring into one anothers eyes.

[oieusouobixo]

I am good friends with some of my exes. it's possible. but the fact that you keep venting this sounds kind of alarming. and you gotta be realistic. if you guys aren't from the same circles, like the same things, the chance of being friends afterwards is slim.

[Coffeeyote]

I'm friends with a few of my exes. In fact my best friend is an ex of mine. Most of the time it hasn't worked out, but sometimes it does, so... Yeah, it deserves a shot

[madhatters4]

being friends with an ex is possible. it does require that there is a foundation of platonic friendship outside of the romantic relationship. it also usually requires that the break up be amicable

[bigmanchillin]

My soon to be exwife apparently thought so. Its takes a certain amount of maturity and/possibly the responsibility for the breakup. I am not that mature guy that will be friends with my ex. In fact, I may be bitter for a long minute. Sadly... if there's a new partner present... it could even get ugly! #JustSaying

[jhumigas]

It depends on the relationship you had when you were together I guess. If you can get along together after the breakup, either you *still* love each other, or you were *never* truly in love.

[sakshamsadana]

No! You can't be friends with your ex. If you do, you'll face all the weird complications that even exist in this world!
You're gonna either make your life hell or your partner's or both. It's better to control your feelings and move on with time.

[Rose318]

I don't know to be honest, my last boyfriend had first been my best friend for over 5 years. We always said we would be friends afterwards, no doubt about it. but now after we've broken up its not the same anymore, the entire dynamic has changed and its very hard for us both, it could work but its not guaranteed

[Mowgli5]

I've broken up with a girl I've only been with for like a month , we talked daily and meet up but then she ended it and i couldn't ho through for days without talking to her , i really got attached to her but I've noticed its eaiser to just move on without contacting the other person bc it would just complicate more things and you just want to be away from that.

[adameian]

Never. Why clinging on your past relationship while you can move on? Clinging makes things harder no matter how close your "friendship" with him after the break up, things never be the same, you'll still have the feeling of attract towards him..
My advice is. Accept the fact he's gone, and move on.

[Meet99]

I think its possible by just staying friends with the ex. Again it depends on the maturity level of both of you. Fighting and saying we cannot be friends is a lot more immature. Again, Staying friends does not mean it will not keep you attached but it depends on how you can control and how you can let go your past.

[Kajiac]

I think that 9.9 times out of 10, trying to remain friends with an ex will turn out to be problematic. But it really depends on how you define "friends" and how to intend to put the relationship behind you and move forward.

[Yug29]

Yes it is possible. If you are happy with your life and your ex is happy with his life , you both have completely separated from each other and not missing each other then you both can of course be friend or good friend.

[marcobanks]

You can eventually become friends, but need some water under the bridge. Need to both be content and truly over each other. I am best friends with my ex, but that came years after the breakup.

[Steveconverse]

Spot on, it's just a way of keeping to door open an not fully letting go. I've never stayed friends with any on my ex's. For me the break-ups never go both ways, maybe if I ever had an easy mutual break up I might feel different. But I don't know I'm not a half way in kinda guy. It's either all or nothing no in between.

[mahbluebird]

I'm friends with an ex, so it is possible. Tips to make it work:
1. Leave your romantic feelings at the door. That means all love, missing of them, envy etc. It has to go.
2. Treat it as though they're just a friend and although you both did have a relationship, thats in the past. Refer to point 1.

[jay888]

I suppose it's possible for some people to remain friends. But for me and my ex, I couldn't do it. It hurt too much. Plus, I didn't see how we could go from being together and sleeping together to being all buddy buddy. Too me taking me down from a other half to a friend was insulting. But that's just me

[Tuomaaash]

It´s possible but only after enough time has passed after the break-up. I´ve tried it two times and failed on both tries. Let at least a year or two pass by before trying to be friends.

[Charlotte0204]

Being friends with your ex is painful. It's hard to completely rid the love, meaning seeing them move on is enough to kill u.

[Amethyst5]

It is possible. I'm still friends with one of mine, though that's partially because he's my current boyfriend's best friend.

[NineBreaker]

It is relative to the condition of your former relationship and circumstances surrounding how it ended.

So, is it possible? Yes, but I think it would be improbable for it to be maintainable.

[daffodile]

I found my ex after 15 years. We have been friends now for a year and a half. So I think it's possible.. Mind you many years went by before we became friends.

[SarahsSummer]

I believe in being friend-ly with exes. Being actual friends may complicate any future relationship possibilities. I say Why do that to yourself.

[HonestGirlAlways]

Some people prefer to cut off all contact simply because that’s what’s best and healthy for them. It is realistic to stay friends but some people are just not into that.

[Miristheiss]

It is possible I suppose but I've just never had the interest to do it. I never kept in contact with anyone I used to go out with or have a relationship with. I never wanted to.

[sagark12]

It's hard since you both had the feelings for each other before. It's hard to be together since you guys will be meeting up and stuff. Feelings can develop in time.
If you think you can be friends then go ahead. 😊😊

[CutandDry]

Of course... some people don’t work together and the friendship was always better. It’s totally possible tho

[Peralta]

Depends on where things left off. My ex cheated so there was no way in hell we are going to be friends.

[What2Dowaah]

It is possible but incredibly hard and painful. I am on the same boat and still trying to coupe with it everyday to this day.🙁

[Dim1213]

rarely often being friends happens cause your forced to be around them constantly or after years you both meet up again.

[Anonymous]

sometimes it might work out, other times it does not work out, it's up to them as much as you, do you still want to remain in contact, assuming everything ended on good terms that is. If not, it's not recommended then.

[CandacePerry]

It depends on the person. I don’t really care about my ex’s but if one of my ex was a alway following me then no you just lose friends with me.

[pair_of_jorts]

There are of course exceptions but mostly, you will say friends but on the inside, you will still have a litttle bit of attachment

[BeeryNice]

I'm friends with my ex. We have to be because we have kids and you know, we love each other as people we just don't work as a couple.

[taurus10j]

You don't have sex with your friends and expectations are completely different. It would be rare id say.

[dionnexxx]

Tbh u can.. But like arguements that u may have like start to come from the past if it's not fully over

[Anonymous]

He's right. When you break up with someone you can't be friends straight after, you need distance to get over it and wait for all of the emotion to cool off before you can actually genuinely be friends again. I'm pretty sure that's what he means.

[Chaz269]

It's possible, but rare. Too many good reasons to end with a clean, permanent break if you want to go on with your life. Stop talking about breaking up, geezus. Live in the moment or lose it forever.

[Dre_808]

It is possible. I'm friends with a lot of my ex's. But it seems to be an issue sometimes when either or both individuals have moved on to another relationship. Sometimes the new partners won't like the ideal of their S/O being friends with an ex.

[MysteriousDarkness]

It can happen but depends on a couple of things like: if the relationship ends badly or on a good note, if either one wants to go their own way after the break up because they think it will get complicated.

[NoOne_Special]

I think it is possible I wish my ex and I could be friends but I blew any chances of that happening

[slatyb]

Totally possible, depending on the reason for the breakup. I'm still very fond of many women I previously dated. Some I'm in touch with, most not.

[thepostaldude]

I personally wouldn’t because the only way a woman would be an ex to me would be if she cheated and I don’t want to associate with cheaters

[MysteriousDarkness]

@thepostaldude So there is nothing else she could say and or do to make you want to break up with her? What if she lies to you and not a white lie but a major lie, what if she pulls a knife out and is about to go all Lorena Bobbitt on you, what if she tries to burn you or blind you etc.

[Chrysis]

It can work out if you were friends before you became a couple & your break-up wasn't due to the other person itself.

[Browneye57]

The 'fight's is a big red flag. Compatible relationships don't fight.

And while you could be friends, what's the point? There's a reason they're an 'ex'.

[nameisnotimportant]

If somebody suggest to me that, oh we can still be friends its like saying, your dog died but you can still keep him, so fuck no

[JangleKlown]

I've been in this situation on both sides of it. You can be friends, but only if the one who was left cab be strong enough to put their feelings to the side and not let that get to them.

[rickbrown6032]

Here my take ex is ex you can't clean it up if you happen to dated no madder what jealousy comes in so cut it don't turn back. You can't turn back the hands of time so that mean best move forward

[rexxar4008]

You have a glass table
And the glass has some cracks
Try to fixe them first
But if you break that glass
You can't use that table any more
Relationship is that table
:/

[pleasestopthis]

No, I can't be friends with an ex. If things are over, they're completely over, I don't like to leave open doors. Also, I need time and space to recover from the heartbreak.

[YourMikee]

Definitely. My ex and I were together for almost 2 years when we ended. Although It ended on bad terms with in months we Were hanging out and talking. we can do so because we both realized we were not compatible in that way

[swahzycorn]

Absolutely. You don't have to fight with them you don't habe to think about how things ended. You just become friends again, or better yet stay friends with your exes. They are still people that you have or still should care about.

[Taslima]

Yes ! of course its just like beng friends with your friends :)

[lexythelou22]

It depends on the people and the end to the relationship. Some can, many can't.

[zahriawalker]

I found it can’t work. It depends on the antics of the break up

[MissHope]

Not for me 💔😐

[Rachy_p]

Of course but it also depends if it makes your current partner uncomfortable.

[melanieeeB]

No I don't think it's possible, friendly atmosphere sure , friends nope