isn't it why they're called exes lol!
2007-04-11 07:01:32 · 28 answers · asked by pannes78 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
not a close friend no...an acquaintance maybe
2007-04-11 09:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by graciegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I have made some off-choices in this lifetime, there were thankfully only two of those ...My taste got alot better along the way, and after disgarding expectations, it was, and is a sweeter walk down the roads. I still love my guys...every now and again I am surprised by a phone call or e-mail just asking what's up, and I sometimes feel the need to do the same...always nice to touch bases, and they usually come at times when you can use a giggle. If I am not in a relationship with anyone, and one of them call in the same situation, we may even make plans to hook up for a weekend get-away.
Anyway, these are intimates...people who know you deeper than anyone...people you trusted your very life to at some point...how great is that? And why ever forget or lose them? I keep my friends...some closer than others, of course, but I think of them all everyday, remember good times, the tons I've learned because of them...they are wonderful parts of life! May you have much to be thankful for as well!
2007-04-11 14:21:29 · answer #2 · answered by MsET 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well sure you can I have an ex that is a really good friend I can talk to him about anything, now if you are in a relationship with a girl that has an ex as her friend you shouldn't worry cause she is now with you and not with him and remember he is an ex for a reason:)
2007-04-11 14:08:29 · answer #3 · answered by Twinkie! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it all depends on how your relationship was. my last ex i could never be friends with just because he was a selfish jerk and who would want a friend like that. but someone i dated all through high school i am great friends with now. he is actually my best friend. i couldn't be friends with all of my exes and i wouldn't recommend that everyone be-friend their exes. But sometimes people are meant to be in your life no matter what. Relationships don't always work out for one reason or another but that doesn't always mean the ex is a bad person. You guys just weren't right for each other. I think it's strictly a person to person basis who you can be friends with after dating and who you can't.
2007-04-11 14:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very possible. But you need to have distance from the romantic relationship to heal completely from it.
Afterwards it can become a fantastic friendship. For many years I have maintained two very meaningful relationships as friends, and both were "exes". By the way I hate the "ex", relationships just transform into something else, not less not more, just different ;-)
2007-04-11 14:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by Flyinghorse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure...and they are called "exes" because we weren't a good match romantically, not necessarily because they are horrid human beings.
Some people get along better as friends than lovers/romantic partners and that's fine...I think it's great when a couple can break-up but remain friends. Depending on the reason the relationship ended, will tend to dictate the chances of friendship remaining afterward.
2007-04-11 14:05:14 · answer #6 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah its possible but usually the new bf does not really like it at all...
i used to do that before but eventually it fades because of the change of lifestyles. However i do have 1 ex that i can count on as a true friend. Even though my fiancee does not like him (for whatever reason) i still consider him some1 i can go to him in a time of need. And dont get me wrong, i respect my fiancees wishes of me not talking to him (often) but we are fond of eachother no matter what.
2007-04-11 14:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by Tanyah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
But the bigger question is not "can you?" but rather "should I?" If she's in your past, why make her part of your future? You know that eventually, when you meet the right girl, this ex (now friend) is going to cause problems in your relationship. Depending on the girl, it may lead to deep resentment and lots of hurt.
So why chance it? There are plenty of people to be friends with.
2007-04-11 14:07:29 · answer #8 · answered by TWWK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes my ex boyfriend and I are still good friends and we were together for 3 years. We realized that we just had different priorities in life and it wouldn't be healthy to be together anymore.
2007-04-11 14:04:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, so long as you're both mature adults and keep it truly a friendship. The test is if the friendship interferes with a new relationship. If it does, you're not being as mature about "staying friends" as you thought, and you should give it up as a bad attempt, and move on with your new relationship instead.
2007-04-11 14:04:48 · answer #10 · answered by Jarien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, though I worked with a man and a women who were platonic friends though both were in long term relationships with other people.
First time I met them was embarassing. They were coming out the shower in the office together.
2007-04-11 14:04:58 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋