can you really be "just friends" with an ex?

Answer 1

Yes me and one of my exgirls went out the same night we broke up. It was really cool we get in the car and Phil Collins comes on singing" just throwin it all away" we looked at each other and busted out laughing that was 12 years ago we're still good friends.

Answer 2

Nope, not until BOTH people have put away all the romantic feelings there were. I've honestly never known anyone that tried it and didn't at some point end up trying to rekindle the romance, even if they instantly realize it was a mistake someone is still going to try sooner or later. Once that is there its always right under the surface waiting to pounce on you and screw things up really good. Done things are better left just done! Now that doesn't mean that if you have kids you can't be civil and even friendly, which is way different than being friends, my ex and I (and our new s/o's) could all sit together and watch our boys play football and baseball, and he even installed any floors me or my family needed done over the years, its what he does and he's good at it....however we didn't go out to dinner and spend social time together. Friends talk, share their feelings, discuss their problems, hang out, go dancing, go shopping, go out to eat, hang out at home and watch movies...all that.

Answer 3

I was divorced from my second wife in 1982, and for the first couple of years we weren't friends. Not angry either. After about three years we started spending some time together. We spent 7 years together, and have some good memories from that time. We have not been sexual, but have been close. I think sometimes you can be friends with an ex

Answer 4

That's a tough one. I am going through that now. It is like I do goo's without seeing for a couple of days then he calls me and we try to play it cool. Then he will ask me if he can come over and I say no then I am like sure then one thing leads to another. I guess it matters on the person. If it was not a bad breakup then why did you break up in the first place. Ya know what I mean. But if it was a bad breakup then why speak to him or her. this is just my opinion

Answer 5

yeah!!! I'm friends with my ex that I was with for 3 1/2 years. We go to the movies and chill just like we use to. We just don't kiss or have sex or any of that.
He always said he could never be friends with me, but I proved him wrong. I really care about him as a person

Answer 6

Yeah if you work it out with your ex and make sure both of you are over each other before you try or you might get back together. Make sure you tell your ex when you need breathing room and same goes the other way too.

Answer 7

O yes! Im friends with all of mine. i look at it this way- I was friends with most of the guys I dated before we were together... I didnt stop caring for that person, ever... it just changed a little. But why not stay friends with them... there was obviously sometime you two were friends. I always realize that there is a reason we are NOT together, but also a reason to remain friends. Im friends with all of them, and I LOVE IT! My X's are some of my BEST friends!

Answer 8

I say you should be friends to begin with so it won't be uncomfortable after the end.if not then it probably didn't lead from a friendship to a relationship you know?but good friends will always be good friends no matter what, and don't hurt each other.also if you can't be just friends then you obviously still want and need that something more from them

Answer 9

Sure you can, it just depends on who was responsible for the breakup and the reason why. If they were cheating, probably not, but if they simply grew apart or the sex wasn't working out, they could very well do it. It just depends on the people and their reason for the break up. Hope it helps.

Answer 10

ONLY if:
1. both of you have acknowelged that the relationship has definantly come to an end,
2.know why you split, and have come to terms with it.
3. if both of you have taken a lesson from the relationship and have moved on..