Guys: have you and your girl ever broken it off, and remained friends only?

Question

Do you think it is possible if you don't put yourself in compromising positions. Like being alone, or hugging, or giving kisses bye.

would like to be firends with ex, just need to know if you think it can be done.

Answer 1

I have never but lots of people do remain friends..I think its nicer.

Answer 2

It is ENTIRELY possible, and it's a simple procedure. Though women feel that men never want anything to do with them after the relationship, the reality is that a lot of guys remain friends with their former companions. You've already outlined the basic rule for maintaining the friendship and not letting it escalate. Never put yourself in a situation where you know you and he will be alone together. If it occurs as a result of a spur-of-the-moment happenstance, then make sure you have a "plan B" to excuse yourself from the vicinity.

Make sure you NEVER or RARELY mention your past relationship. The act will bring back memories, and if he's being a nice-enough guy, you'll find yourself wanting to restore the relationship. That's all in the past; move ahead with your future.

The most important thing is to make sure your ex understands the limitations of the friendship, and that it can't exceed that limit.

But it IS possible. I'm still friends with most of my ex-girlfriends; we just make sure to stay in groups and never talk about the relationships we had with each other.

Good luck!

Answer 3

It is ENTIRELY possible, and it's a simple procedure. Though women feel that men never want anything to do with them after the relationship, the reality is that a lot of guys remain friends with their former companions. You've already outlined the basic rule for maintaining the friendship and not letting it escalate. Never put yourself in a situation where you know you and he will be alone together. If it occurs as a result of a spur-of-the-moment happenstance, then make sure you have a "plan B" to excuse yourself from the vicinity.

Make sure you NEVER or RARELY mention your past relationship. The act will bring back memories, and if he's being a nice-enough guy, you'll find yourself wanting to restore the relationship. That's all in the past; move ahead with your future.

Answer 4

From a womans point of view (just for the record.), I am good friends with my ex. He likes my partner, we hug when we see each other and kiss, not in a sexual way but just how friends do. It can be done, he's one of my best friends, we went through a lot together after 4 years we split. If there if still a sexual chemistry happening between yourself and ex, it may be a little complicated. ~ Good Luck. P.S. A Big No, No when you are Together is to keep making refrences to when you were an item, especially in front of any prospective new Love interests. Gets well awkward!!!

Answer 5

I have but only because we were friends first. We dated for a while during the summer, a time when we were the only two of a group of college friends left in town. When school started again, we realized that it was that intense contact that made us drift toward becoming lovers. With everyone else back in the fold, our priority wasn't each other anymore and we mutually agreed to keep it real and just be friends again. There were a couple of mushy moments late night when we found ourselves alone again and they were easy and comfortable, but fleeting. I think the reason it worked is because it was mutual and there was no resentment by either party. Of course, it would have been more awkward had we dated within our circle of friends, but that didn't seem to happen.

This is just my experience and a rare one, I know, but it can happen if both parties are mature and realistic.

If you really want to know if you could handle it, imagine your ex dating a friend of yours and see if your pulse quickens and you break into a cold sweat. If you do, it probably wouldn't work. Just a tip. Good luck.

Answer 6

You cannot be just friends if you still have the desire to hug, kiss or be alone with this person even if you don't put yourself in that position. You are just prolonging the break. Maybe you should ask yourself why you still want to be friends? Do you have common ground with this person or is it the intimacy you still want, something else?

Answer 7

Well, I don't give a damn if she still want to be a friend. Only educated ladies who I have been dating with me will remain friends. I have also been dating my girlfriend and go out with my ex at the same time.

Answer 8

yeah im friends with my ex but its not the same we dont talk that much at all but hey thats how life works