Is it possible to be just friends after a break up from a long relationship?

I think it depends on what issue both of you have broke up. If the issue is trivial then you can be friend with your ex. But at the same time breaking a relationship for trifle matter is a big mistake. Also if you broke up with your ex on the basis of some serious issue/s or argument then i don't see how both of can be good friends. How can both of talk? I think people are taking relationship just for granted nowadays. that's why they want to be friend with their ex too. Remember once broken that's gone. You can't hang on to two boats.

Yes, it is possible. It doesn't mean that your relationship has ended that you have to end your friendship. It is ok so long as your partners know about it and that you have limitations to each other. Some people are just better of as friends. Why ruin a perfectly good friendship just because you had something in the past with that person.

No, you can't be friends after a break-up. This is a lie that most women believe.
Men and women just don't think alike, and you have to except that fact. to a man, remaining friends means that you're still interested in him, and you might consider coming back. That's what we do. We, those of us who don't date just one woman at a time, keep a woman in the bullpen to be called out later in a pinch.

But friendship is out. If you really do care about him as a friend, cut all ties with him and force him to get on with his life. All you're doing right now is causing him to remain in relationship limbo.

I think being friends is better for some people,but do not work with all people as sometimes there are reasons why a person still wants to be in your life.I would never go out with a best friend as girl friend and boy friend as it seems that you never get the same kind of friendship back again.

I think it is possible. Especially if the reason behind the break-up was something unavoidable or, let's say, the decision to break-up was mutual. I had an ex-boyfriend and from the get-go, our relationship was sort of doomed but we still tried to make it work and when we just couldn't sustain it, we broke up and to this day we still communicate (although not very often). We started out as friends and I guess we're better off as friends. I think the things that make it possible for ex-couples to be friends are the memories, the special bond you used to share and the fact that you went through a lot together that not even time can erase it.

Of course but both of you should know and keep some limits. There is a possibility that because of your closeness to each other once again, it could rekindle the feelings that you had before which could make things a lot more complicated. There's no problem about being friends with your ex-partner but you should take some things into consideration.

First of all, you should let your partner know about it. Open it up to him and ask him if he's ok with such idea (being friends with you ex-partner). t might be a little uncomfortable on his part so it's either he'll allow you or he won't. If he won't, then deal is closed.

However, if he say yes, then it's already all up to you. Set some limits with your ex-partner. Don't go out on exclusive "friendly" dates, limit the communication, know the right things to talk about, and be aware of his intentions. Many men try to get into the friend zone at first and later on gradually show their real intentions. If you sense something, do something about it. Stop it and assert your limitations.

Being friends with your ex-partner is healthy and signifies maturity. Just be sure however to be aware of your stand and where he stands in your life right now. Your current relationship is more important than anything else so before you do something with your ex-partner, think about what could it bring to your current boyfriend and your relationship. If it deviates from the normal "friend zone", then stop it. Again, your current relationship is far more important than your ex-boyfriend.

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It would be possible, but I bet it would be difficult enough to stay friends when you were in a serious relationship before. It would depend on how the closure between the two of you took place. If you had good conversations when you both end your relationship, there's a big chance of bringing up friendship status between the two of you.

Yeah why not...well it sometimes depends on the situation cause normally,after a break up ex-lovers tend to be enemies instead of being friends or just a closure for the both but with your case...it's really possible as long as you know that his motive is really clear that he wants you to be his bestfriend cause he might be just making it as an excuse to have you again or to broke your relationship with your man and you should let your man know about him and the thing that your ex wants you to be...

I think if your ex is your indeed friend, he should not keep in touch with you very oftern. And he knows you love your new boyfriend, he should be aware of it and not to cause dispute to you and your new boyfriend.