Is It Wrong To Still Be Friends With An Ex After You Two Have Just Broken Up?

[Lizbeth19ph]

I think I am giving away my current dilemma LOL Do you think it is fine to be friends with your most recent ex after you have just broken up?

 

[Kotro]

As long as it wasn't a violent separation, I don't see why not. Mind you, I'm not saying that it will work: it might feel awkward to one or both of you, or even to your friends around you. I have tried it in the past, and while we tried to act like before we were dating, it wasn't quite the same.

 

[ReadmeByAmy]

For my own point of view whatever is the reason for the breakup be it good or bad, there is nothing wrong to be still friends with your ex. After all it already happened and you cannot do anything about it anymore. If there is pain or hatred past is past and you should move on with your life. And it is a great feeling if you envy no one and you will have that peace of mind and better wish each other to find the right partner for both of you.

 

[Josie]

No it's not wrong. It may complicate the break up though. I'm friends with all of my exes aside from 2. One of them is my best friend; we just didn't work as a couple. We did need a nice hunk of break to make that work though lol.

 

[Joe the meek]

We did need a nice hunk of break to make that work though lol.

I believe that is the key to any successful friendship between lovers. If you don't (or can't) take that "hunk of break" from one another, the relationship can end up in a vicious cycle.

 

[MyPaperBleeds]

It's not wrong, but if you share a mutual group of friends just make sure you actually are friends and you don't act all awkward in front of each other.

Also be respectful of any future relationship's feelings. Some people aren't comfortable with their SO's being friends with or still talking to an ex. So be honest with them about that person and find out what their feelings are pertaining to it.

 

[RUBESH]

Becoming friends with an ex right after a split may be difficult and emotionally taxing. While it may work for some, it is not always the best option for everyone. Allow yourself some time to heal and process the breakup before deciding whether or not to pursue a friendship with your ex.

 

[cherry123]

This can be emotional draining it is good to give yourself time to process the whole situation just find out that you are in a good place before starting out.

 

[astutimeliana723]

As for me, there's nothing wrong with being friends again with your ex. Although the feeling of awkwardness may exist. But what can I do, it all happened.

 

[cherry123]

it is the awkwardness that I don't even want to go through if you know that you csnt still be friends then just cut the contact

 

[Blessed19]

There is no need to be friends with them especially if you have not gotten over them or you are still very much angry at them. But there are times that if you are friends with your ex after a breakup, it will be of good help to both you and the ex as they turn out to become a real friend than you ever imagined.

 

[cherry123]

Exes can turn out to become good friends than you ever imagined.So it is good to still be with them as friends

 

[Stardom22]

Most divorcees make this mistake for being in friendship with their ex. This is likely to break their new relationship or marriage too

 

[cherry123]

Most divorcees make this mistake for being in friendship with their ex. This is likely to break their new relationship or marriage too

Well, where children are involved I don't think they can help it. This is why divorce is bad

 

[King Belieal]

Life is just beyond dating and being in a romantic relationship. You don't thrash people because you couldn't make a dating relationship work. People have more value to offer beyond just dating. You never can tell when your ex would be in a position to help you. Or what businesses you can do together with your ex. I believe that people can still have beautiful beneficial relationships even after breakup.

 

[lens]

I don't think I would like to do that especially if I'm in another relationship. Having former romantic partners as friends is possible but time will tell whether building a healthy friendship is doable.

 

[Natasha]

I've been able to remain friends with all of my exes with the exception of one. But he was a piece of shit and is dead now anyway, sooooooooooooooooo.

 

[eldavis]

At the end of the day, it depends on both parties involved, if they are still okay being friends then that's okay. In most cases this friendship does not always work out though

 

[Urvashi]

Yes, it is wrong to stay friends with an ex immediately after breaking up. Maintaining a friendship too soon keeps emotional wounds open, preventing both parties from moving on. It blurs boundaries, leading to unnecessary confusion, jealousy, or lingering attachment. One or both individuals may secretly hope for reconciliation, making it impossible to establish a healthy dynamic.