Do you think it is ok to remain friends with an ex? If so, why? If not, why?

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Posted by GaryDF Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:44PM

People handle this issue differently. For some no problem, for others like myself it is difficult for reasons unknown.

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Reply by DustintheWind2 Nov 11th, 2012 at 1:00AM

I understand the reasons..........especially if its a long term marriage/relationship.
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Reply by FUDICULOUS Nov 11th, 2012 at 1:03AM

Uh.... you two know each other, right?
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Posted by WPeace Nov 11th, 2012 at 3:33PM

It depends on how things ended. I have never been close friends with anyone I was in a relationship with, cordial but not friends. I have tried but it didn't work for me, to much pain involved.

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Posted by LonexWolf Nov 11th, 2012 at 6:19AM

As long as you've healed up from your hurt, sure. It's perfectly healthy to have someone who was a big part of your life as just a friend. Erasing them from you completely would be silly- unless they were a jerk. Then it'd be foolish to remain friends with them.

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Posted by Afrknqueen Nov 11th, 2012 at 1:52AM

Nah...nope...nada....It aint cool to be friends with an ex who cheated on u..i mean its just not possible, too much hurt n hate. Its wil be pretense, past is past.

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Posted by tuesdaywind Nov 11th, 2012 at 12:28AM

of course as long as your dealing with mature people

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Posted by DustintheWind2 Nov 11th, 2012 at 12:15AM

Not in my case/situation! It would be totally impossible for me.

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Reply by FUDICULOUS Nov 11th, 2012 at 12:20AM

For why?
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Reply by DustintheWind2 Nov 11th, 2012 at 12:45AM

I could never remain friends with someone I found to be somewhere close to........demoniac.
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Posted by SilentDolphin Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:49PM

I do with my ex, solely for the sake of our 3 kids....

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Reply by FUDICULOUS Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:55PM

If the friendship after the intimate relationship does not involve kids, what do you think?
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Reply by SilentDolphin Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:57PM

It'd be "sayanora babe!" Pfft!
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Posted by sunshinemadz Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:45PM

Never been friend to my ex's lol

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Reply by FUDICULOUS Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:56PM

lol, I guess they were that bad?
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Reply by sunshinemadz Nov 11th, 2012 at 12:06AM

well i dont make friends to my ex's whats in the past, is in the past..
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Posted by ManiacalTom Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:45PM

I think it is totally okay. If you were friends before and then you end your relationship, I see no problems with remaining friends. If you both still get along and are still friends then there is nothing wrong with it. I mean there is no reason to end a great friendship just because you are not in a relationship anymore.

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Posted by Johnyc77 Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:44PM

Nope, bad bad idea. it will give plenty of headaches in new relationships

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Reply by FUDICULOUS Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:57PM

Maybe. But what if it doesn't?
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Posted by amstevens23 Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:44PM

nah, if it didnt work out as a couple being "just friends" wouldnt work with having previous ...feelings.

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Posted by SecretBrokenDoll Nov 10th, 2012 at 11:44PM

So long as it's a healthy friendship, why not?

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