can you be friend with your ex?

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@skenthal (1020)
Turkey
August 16, 2008 8:46am CST
well i always try that when i break up with my girlfriends, but i havent been able to success that yet. i dont understand why we cant be friends, i guess its because of you really share lots of things while you are dating with someone and when you break up you always memorize the old times you shared together and get angry, for myself its like this, even if i say i am not gonna be angry i cant control myself, what do you think? do you think that is it possible to be friends with your ex-girlfriend/boyfriend or your ex-wife/husband?
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@sirrob (4108)
• Philippines
19 Aug 08
that i guess depends on the severity of the cause of your break up. in my side, i've been into many relationships and break ups as well, so far i think there are just 2 people that i don't have the uneasiness feeling when she's around. but the rest of it, i have good relationships and even talk to me when htey have problems with their boyfriends. so it is possible that you could be friends with your ex but that is just your choice if you are comfortable with her and you have also to consider the feelings of your present girlfriend (if you do have or she's comfortable with it as well).
• Philippines
17 Aug 08
Yes, definitely, we can be friends with our X. It just depends on how you ended up your relationship. In my case, it was a nice goodbye, that's why we are still friends at this moments. And what matters for me is saving friendship-that you can't just find anywhere
@eveeee (659)
16 Aug 08
I am friends with mine. In fact my sons Dad and I split up about 13 years ago, and my son is now 15. He comes round regularly, and will do anything he can to help out. We have stayed very good friends, and can sit together during the evening and socialise well. I also have another ex from another long term relationship, and although we don't see as much of each other as we used to, we keep in regular contact via the phone or text. When we do see each other we socialise and get on very well, and can even have a night out together with no pressure. In fact we make a point of introducing each other as a close friend and encourage each other if someone shows an interest in the other, bearing in mind we are both currently single.
@NrgDfenZ (1810)
• Belgium
16 Aug 08
Yeah I think you can be friends with your ex.. I am still friends with many of my ex's :D Never had a fight when I broke up with someone, well except one ;D Have a good day..