Is it possible to have a platonic friendship with an ex?

Answer 1

Yes of course :o)

Answer 2

I have two great friends who are exes. I see the one a lot for a drink, we share cake, see a movie and chat. He is actively looking for a wife or another girlfriend, so he always shares notes re the previous weekend's date with someone he met. We are closer than ever but I won't get together as a couple again. So yes it's possible. He however confessed that he sometimes wished we were more than friends again, something I don't contemplate. But he knows it didn't work out and is swallowing his pride. It becomes difficult when there are feelings and unsolved issues but we faced it, talked about it, fought over it, and now it's settled. This is important to remember. If there is any baggage it will never work. It also depends on why it didn't work out for you. Our relationship ended because he wanted to settle down and marry, and I didn't wish to. I felt I was wasting his time. We still were compatible and share the same interests and that's what keeps the friendship alive and spontaneous. If he ever meets Mrs Right I'd love to meet her and become her friend too.

The other ex lives too far so we just talk over the phone. We fought a lot when we dated, thus I think we will never have such a close friendship as the other.

Answer 3

It took years but eventually I can say yes. That's when neither of us is remotely sexually interested in the other any more, and there are no more mind games on that score.

But my ex's husband has just blocked my e-mails from their computer for sending "disturbing" stuff about the politics of the Middle East. I think this is just an excuse; he was jealous of our platonic friendship.

Answer 4

it depends. if both of u have moved on and found other people who u are happy with, then yes, u can have a platonic friendship with ur ex. its a bit tricky though.

Answer 5

Personally I do not think so.
When I break up with someone, I like it if possible for us to remain in good terms. But not to keep in touch.
I like the idea that we do not hate each other, and were we to meet by chance, we would be civil and polite to each other. But that would be it.
The line is so thin and can be so easily crossed.
I'd go for reason and keep him at harm lengh.

Answer 6

Yes it is possible-I dated a girl over 20 years ago and we never had sex but we are still very good friends today. It would be different perhaps if I was sexually attracted to her which I am not now.

Answer 7

it might be to start with, but then one or both of you might start wondering what it would be like if you'd stayed together.. of course, you could end up back as a couple again, but most likely you'd get hurt if that happened to you if your ex doesn't want you back. personally, since it'd be highly likely for old feelings to resurface, i'd stay clear from it. it is your choice though - best of luck! :)

Answer 8

Yes, but let a bit of time pass first. Often it's easier once both of you have started at least one other new relationship.

Answer 9

certain it really is, if it did end nicely and also you remained on pleasant words. often,the area isn't being platonic with an ex lady friend, yet what takes position, once you get a clean lady friend, and he or she in basic terms would not comprehend, the relationship, is strictly platonic. some who may be insecure, will tell the guy, now to not see his ex anymore. although if his new lady friend, is shield of their relationship, then it may tournament out. that's not often the couple which have the topics, yet their new companions that do.

Answer 10

I have a planctonic relationship with my exhumpback, we still go bottom feeding together at the old blowhole, we have a whale of a time.

Answer 11

Once a considerable amount of time has passed and you've both changed as individuals, then yes.