staying friends with ex's??

jus wondering what you guys thought.. do you reckon its possible or a good idea or whatever to stay really really good friends with some one who you were in love with? it'd seem a really horrible waste of a friendship if your both still on good terms after the break up to not stay friends,but then surely it'd make it so hard to get over them? wondering if its a good idea or not?or if like, times just needed.. whats yr experiences on this ppl?! tankies! x

I've seen difficult yet thriving, wonderful friendships bloom from breakups, so yes, i see it as very possible. :)

//Ari\\

From personal experiences, I'd have to say no. It usually ends up in fights or the feelings from your relationship never goes away.

Well it just depends on the relationship you have with the person. I stayed friends with my ex when we broke up and 2 years later we are back again. *smiles* But, my other ex I am not friends with anymore because I hate him : ) It just really depends on how both of you are. If you all were good friends before, why let a breakup mess it up?

If it works it's great. But be aware that a continuing friendship with an ex can cause a rift in your next relationship.

Yup...ex's can make good friends...i think the only reason im like best friends with mine is because i loved him alot...and i didnt give up on it :)

AWWWWW!!!! ^ thats super cute. I stayed friends with my ex cuz i never quit liking him either! and like i said we r going out now!!

Well here's the deal! Me and my ex have gone out off and on for a year therefore he knows me better then most people! So whenever I'm going through something that I can't handle on my own he's the first person I call. I really like having him around to talk to and he even tells me what's going on with his problems! It makes me happy to have someone to turn to!

Well, it depends on the break up. If you guys were great friends before getting involved, why ruin a great friendship? My ex and I are still great friends. He moved in w/ his mom, so we don't get to talk a lot.

It depends on the person but in my opinion staying best friends with an ex is a good thing. If you were to staay friends you can still talk to eachother about things and you will always be there for one another. It may hurt seeing them with other girls/guys but you will learn to deal with it.