So forums, I've always felt this was an interesting topic so I figured with such a wide user base, why not ask the forums. So the question today is do you ever think exes can be friends?
Most people who have been in a relationship has probably had to deal with this at one point or another. Either you want to remain friends or your ex does. But is it even possible to just forget everything you two used to have to drop down to just being friends?
My opinion, no, exes can not be friends. At least not right after the breakup.
For a majority of breakups, one person initiates the breakup. Occasionally it can be a mutual breakup but even then I feel one person will still hold hard feelings to the other. Maybe if you have had a relationship for only a few weeks its possible, but after having a relationship for any decent amount of time, you have shared more then you would with just a regular friend. Because of this, as long as one person holds any feeling whatsoever, the two can never be friends. You are now forced to deal with seeing your ex, but not being able to share any of the moments you used to.
It becomes even worse when your ex starts talking to other guys or girls. Because you now have to deal with this person you once, or maybe still do, cared about talking to and dating other people. Basically, being friends with your ex gives you so much less then what you used to have, while exposing you to everyone they are now interested in.
In my opinion, best bet is when your ex says they just want to be friends, just cut them out of your life. While it may be hard, its easier then dealing with it in the future.
That my view, whats yours forums.
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