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Do you believe it's OK to be friends with your exes? How does your partner feel about it?
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No it is not okay and she doesn't either
I had to be convinced that it is not a good thing. At first I thought that it was ok to be just friends if there are no intentions of tracking back. But now I realize its not fair to ur partner, bc they need to know that u aren't hanging on to ANYTHING.
No, an ex is an ex for a reason, meaning the past and thats where they should stay, usually if your ex is still in your life it means you still have feelings for them and you dont want to let go. So that will cause alot of problems in your feature relationships.
heck no! in fact, it's better if we don't have friends of the opposite sex. kids keep us busy enough without having complicated friendships.
Yeah. She and my ex hang out (sometimes with my friends), with regularity. :)
Well yeah it's fine unless your scared of losing them
It's probably not the best thing unless it wasn't a serious relationship. Cause it's hard to let go of feelings once felt without awkwardness or pain. So I vote not a good idea.
I have no problem with that. Maybe cuz I Haven't had exes? Haha
It depends on the ex and the nature of the relationship that it has evolved into. Friendly? Always, especially if the breakup wasn't a horrible one or that there has been some distance and perspective has been gained.
No I don't think it is a good idea
i think its ok but my fiance is ok with it to an extent
i am her friend,her brother, her father, her lover,her dreamer,her fantasy (oououou)....
If I only had an exe.. :P
Well my ex isnt Ok to be friends with me so that solves the problem :P
Male, 36-40 years, Dating, HR, IN | Nov 15, 2012
Male, 36-40 years, Dating, HR, IN | Nov 15, 2012
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I am friends with a recent ex. I don't think this bothers my current partner. He, too, is still in contact with most of his former relationships to greater or lesser degree. We are both fine with it. I don't feel threatened and I don't think he does either. Darling?
I don't threatened at all. Back to the original question: I would say I am 'friendly' with my ex's, but that's distinctly from 'friends.' I believe it's possible for some, but I have yet to feel that comfortable.
Male, >50 years, Domestically Partnered, CA, US | Nov 14, 2012
Male, >50 years, Domestically Partnered, CA, US | Nov 14, 2012
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No, not with a serious/long term ex. There is a reason they are ex. It is different with someone who one only dated for a short time who turned out to be a better friend (provided no in/out).
