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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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I feel I would want it to be okay because I have people i dated a week and we're just friends with for years but I wouldn't like her to ever even talk to her ex cause... Well her ex.. So I guess it has to not be okay
It could be, but I've never experienced it myself. It's possible
I don't think it's a good idea
Male or Female, 26-30 years, Dating | Jan 11, 2015
Male or Female, 26-30 years, Dating | Jan 11, 2015
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Heck no it's not ok.
No it isn't ok. He feels the same I think.
Yep
Male, 26-30 years, Dating | Jul 05, 2014
Male, 26-30 years, Dating | Jul 05, 2014
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I think it's ok. You have to trust that exes are exes and nothing more. I speak to mine for a specific reason & if they are good people, But if they were a negative then what's the point. Plenty of good people out there. Don't let it jeopardize the relationship and it's fine. Keep boundaries. it's a choice that your partner should be at peace with too. If they are not then that needs to be considered.
I believe she is ok with it because she trusts me. They are exes for a reason, & they will stay that way.
Male, 41-50 years, Dating | Jan 26, 2015
Male, 41-50 years, Dating | Jan 26, 2015
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I think it's ok but I'm overly jealous so I can't say I like it.
Absolutely not
Nahhhhhahhhhh. Once it's over, it's over alright. No going back TGt. Out of the friend zone as well. I do not believe that u can be friends, as the other party might still have feelings secretly for u.. And that's just not right!!!
Nahhhhhahhhhh. Once it's over, it's over alright. No going back TGt. Out of the friend zone as well. I do not believe that u can be friends, as the other party might still have feelings secretly for u.. And that's just not right!!!
Not ok.
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Female, 36-40 years, Dating | Jul 20, 2014
Female, 36-40 years, Dating | Jul 20, 2014
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If they broke up there was a reason why would anyone want to hold on to those memories. I guess we have both been through hell with exs and we wish they we re out of our lives but can't erase them.
No.
Male or Female, 26-30 years, Dating | Sep 19, 2014
Male or Female, 26-30 years, Dating | Sep 19, 2014
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No I don't believe that is ok because there is a history there and there could be hidden feelings that they aren't open about I mean I trust him I just don't trust any if his ex's and I don't want them around once it's over it's over that's just how I feel about it. I don't really know how he feels about it though it's never really come up
For me i cannot even imagine being friends with my ex. But she doesnt deserve it one bit. On the other hand i do believe that it can happen under certain circumstances.
I think you should try to be civil in your relationships, both past and present. You can let some things be, and give your full attention to the relationship at hand.
Some people hold on to the past, though, as a safety net, and never give 100% to the current relationship. I believe in that instance, you have done a dishonor to your current partner, and they deserve better than that.
Some people hold on to the past, though, as a safety net, and never give 100% to the current relationship. I believe in that instance, you have done a dishonor to your current partner, and they deserve better than that.
I think it would depend on the previous relationship, but generally no
