Is it possible to be friends with an ex ?
2007-10-10 12:51:43 · 39 answers · asked by Tony 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes,& No#
2007-10-10 13:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by nhuvi j 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible to be friend's with an ex. Depending on how close you were when together and how you actually feel after splitting will depend on how your relationship will be as friends.
I have two guy friends that are both exes. One of them used to be my best friend and we hung out alot even when my husband wasnt around. There was no cheating and my husband didnt mind us hanging out. The other one was a bit more tricky, we could be long distance friends but couldnt really hang out because we couldnt trust ourselves around each other.
If you are in a relationship now and want to be friends with an ex it will be up to your significant other. If they trust you and you trust yourself then yes, it is possible.
Good luck
2007-10-10 12:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by Brianna W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,No way. You are a married man. You have a wife that loves you. You must be strong at this moment in time. Temptation is something highly evil. You must avoid this temptation. Like you had stated before,She is an ex. As in she is no longer in your life. Is this not correct? If you are having trouble committing to this marriage. Take your woman out for a night on the town. Just the two of you. Rekindle that flame that sparked the moment you two said those two magical words. She needs you and you need her. You don't need someone to come between you and your wife. True love is hard to find. So hold on to her,Cherish her,Show how special she is to you. You will be happy you did.
2007-10-10 13:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by acdc_supadave 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly I don't think it is appropriate for a married person to have a friendship with their exes, unless there is a good reason, ie children etc.
But in saying this, of course it is possible to be faithful. Fidelity is a choice.
2007-10-10 12:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is possible. One must make a deliberate choice to BE faithful, though. Do not make the assumption that those who are faithful do so because they lack temptation. They are faithful because they care about someone other than themselves, and see themselves as a person of honor and integrity, not an animal in heat.
2007-10-10 12:55:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. We were married for 20 years, went through the most accrimonious divorce but managed to brings things full circle and now are best pals. There is no way either of us would take it any further but are always there to give support and after all we still share a huge number of friends.
2007-10-10 12:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion....NO....but just because it wouldn't have worked for me, doesn't necessarily mean it won't work for others. Just my way of thinking but if there was ever any LOVE between the two of you, it is so hard to just forget that. Sooner or later you have be in a situation that you won't be able to turn away from. It is really up to you as to what you think you can handle when it comes to your X.. Ask yourself if you still have feelings for them...if so...no, you can't be just friends and if you have gotten over those feelings, sure....why not? You are the only one that can truly answer the question you are asking us. Good luck, I hope things work out for you...
2007-10-10 13:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by lucylocket7258 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I KNOW it's possible to be just friends with an ex, because I stayed very good friends with 2 of mine. I even helped one of them find his new wife. The trick was that neither one of us was attracted to the other anymore, and we'd become like brother & sister. If one of you is attracted it won't work.
2007-10-10 12:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by Wintergirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many of my friends are still friends with their exes. My mother is still friends with her ex-husband, and it's been, what, 30 years since they divorced? I think it depends a lot on the reasons for the breakup, and how messy the breakup was.
2007-10-10 12:58:37 · answer #9 · answered by smokeorfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I dated a guy I have known for 10 years and we are friends and I am faithful.
Its your choice to make.
2007-10-10 12:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by Farmgirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible to be faithful. and not all exes have to be enemies. some can be great friends. seriously they can.
2007-10-10 12:55:54 · answer #11 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋