Is it possible to be friends with your ex? (Page 4)

Question

My boyfriend and I have talked about being friends if we ever broke up. A lot of the time we talk about how our relationship is always based on friendship first, which has made our relationship quite nice. We aren't breaking up but we have gotten into fights before. In those fights, he told me that he could never be my friend afterwards. Is being friends with your ex realistic? Or do you think, by saying we will stay friends, is kind of like, not entirely closing the door but staying attached and open?

niicole94 · Answer

Yeah if you dated them in high school. If you were truly in love than absolutely not.

cuhrmela · Answer

Sometimes. It depends upon the ending, the person, and to your new partner

psychosam · Answer

I've seen it happen first hand, quite a few times, so yeah it definitely is

vocaloidfan164 · Answer

Yes I'm friends with all of my exs and I mean best friends

AdamED · Answer

Of course, I'm still a very good friend with my ex.

boochie0 · Answer

Some say yes but I just don’t see why I want to be friends with someone that I don’t want

nycmarkie · Answer

It creates a mess I don't it and now I can't even talk to that friend without it leading towards sex

Ceasar_Rex · Answer

If the breakup was mutual and the feelings died at the same time

Seax25 · Answer

I would depends on how the breakup went im still friends with one of my exes but not others cause of the way it ended so its fully possible

Mans_Always_Hot · Answer

I personally was friends with my ex for quite a while but it just didn't stay like that unfortunately, and all my friends have had similar experiences

yellowsupercar67 · Answer

Not really, usually there is sexual tensions even when you are "friends" which leads to the relationship in the first place

malibubear · Answer

even though i'm younger me and my ex said wed be friends and nothing would change, well we don't talk anymore

ShaunakGanorkar · Answer

Nope. I mean it's possible but somewhere deep down you still have some feelings... It's safer not to be in touch. That helps to move on faster...

jeanneharber · Answer

Well I've never been in a relationship before, but I think if your boyfriend and you have a forgiving heart, it's possible

GabrielRoot · Answer

Sometimes things just seem to work out better between two people when it's not romantic and there's nothing wrong with that.

Laikaos · Answer

It really depends on the person. I can't. I have to cut them completely off. However, it can work. I've seen it happen.

Aoron · Answer

no. anyone who says it's possible is just lying to themselves. it will only complicate your future relationships.

ShuvM · Answer

Yes you can be but you must give your relationship a break for quite some time, for both of you to heal and move on to better things.

Beastoftheeast · Answer

Its possible I think.. Depending on what causes the break up and the maturity of both partners.. But most times, jealousy uncontrolled ruins it all..

infamousn89 · Answer

I haven't been able to get it to work, but there is absolutely every possibiliyy that it could as long as all feelings are mutual

demma · Answer

Yess ofcourse. if it is you're ex it doesn't mean you have to hate them. You know each other better than who else.

Gijs1990 · Answer

Ik was befriend with my ex for quite some time. But in time we grew in different directions and went apart eventually.

firefighter92 · Answer

I don't think so personally. I just went through a break up and it's hard seeing them move on so easily in my opinion

Anonymous · Answer

Sometimes you can be but most times you don’t and usually find another person to date and forget about the ex

Hitman2 · Answer

No. Just too much history there. Maybe I'm awkward but I wouldn't be down

justasimpleusername · Answer

Yes but its because one of them still hopes that they will get back together.

shahidemirates · Answer

Yes it can possible being a friend with ex after forgotten

mrthegoat03 · Answer

Yes people that have been so close to you should be able to become very good friends with you.

jhoops · Answer

No. It usually doesn't work or causes issue with other relationship

Gingerman73 · Answer

Absolutely you can be, but easier said than done sometimes

raviranjan · Answer

No... I don't think so... don't think about breakup

Pr1nc39632 · Answer

I don't think so, Because someone is bound to get to hurt

jadej0211 · Answer

I believe it’s possible to be friends with an ex. Just make sure you’re careful.

akshay_madire · Answer

before relationship he is friends right so u can be back to friendship mode

aluaa · Answer

It depends on how you interact with other and how close you are (as friends)

Goldenstalion1 · Answer

Why not? If you have interest and ex is on same page, I donot see anything wrong in it!

12345678999 · Answer

Yeah but it also depends a lot on how you guys ended

malekaman19 · Answer

Yes it is be friends with your ex because it is your friend now

Brooks83 · Answer

Yes it is possible if both people can act like adults

NeilGordon100 · Answer

very much so... Married a long time with children... we are friends

Karthikg1 · Answer

90% it's impossible  10% depends on your partner mind set  In your case 10%=0  He can't be your ex

thomas_silva · Answer

I think it's possible. But both need mature persons.

cuddlesnibbles · Answer

If they were honest, liers we dont want to keep in our lives.

char91 · Answer

I guess so, if the breakup was peaceful, you can be friends

billiam9852 · Answer

I believe you can if you leave on a positive experience

torres1966 · Answer

Yes i am friends with my sx at this present time and know a few other people as well

Swagger97 · Answer

Being friends with the ones you dated is like being an idiot and trying to be bigger idiot.

dirtyboyxxnz · Answer

Yes, you once cared for or loved this person so you should always be able to at least be mates

Martínez43 · Answer

It just depends on you, for me personally I can't. It just doesn't seem right, I liked her too much.

bleach123 · Answer

If you can be friends with them you were never In love.

Anonymous · Answer

My friends are married, none of them are friends with their ex's

Anonymous · Answer

Friends with all my ex's, just seemed to workout afterwards week or so after even heated exchanges

Pinay_ako · Answer

Maybe in the after life.

xdestinyxuk · Answer

You can't move on if your ex is still around.

Anonymous · Answer

I’ve never been successful at being friends with an ex. 😑

Pumpkins · Answer

Yes I’m talking to him right now lol

Foolads · Answer

You can, i have 3 ex's and we are best friends now

01011001_01101111 · Answer

Ofcourse its possible, but itll be awkward

whysowild · Answer

Yes but it'll most likely be killing one of you

celena5 · Answer

No... One of them is still in love

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