Can you remain friends with your ex? 4 things you shouldn’t do if you want to stay friends

When you go through a breakup, you might be tempted to stay friends with your ex. However, remaining close with your partner, might be a tricky decision. If you have broken up for a reason, being friends again will attract you towards your ex again. No relationship which was toxic or abusive should turn into a friendship. Only if you have ended the relationship on good terms and mutual understanding, you can think about being friends. There are certain things to keep in mind before you decide to be friends with your ex.

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THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T DO IF YOU WANT TO STAY FRIENDS WITH YOUR EX

Talk about the past

If you talk about your relationship, the ups and downs, the old memories you made with your ex, it will not lead to a healthy friendship. A successful friendship is when you two forget about the past and focus on the present.

Lack of Space

Remember, you’re not dating him anymore. You cannot invade his personal boundaries. Giving each other space is important. Now, it is important to have space and let each other grow as individuals.

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Getting Intimate

If you’re going to friends with your ex, never mix the line between friendship and romance. You must remain within your boundaries. Physical attachment will ruin your friendship.

Try to get back together

A friendship will never work if you keep trying to get back together. If you’re looking for a healthy friendship with your ex, don’t try to get back together.

Take your decision of being friends wisely. Think of all circumstances before you start your friendship. Don’t remain friends with your ex because of reasons like:

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Start your friendship for the right reasons. To have a successful friendship with your ex, you need to make sure you don’t blur the lines between friendship and romance.