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how do you become friends again after a relationship?
situation: 2 lovers still in love with one another were friends before they got into relationship. now after cheating they have split up and now want to be friends whats the likelihood this can happen?
situation: 2 lovers still in love with one another were friends before they got into relationship. now after cheating they have split up and now want to be friends whats the likelihood this can happen?
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sometimes its not what happens.
you say your still inlove with eachother which could help you stay friends as you will still feel for eachother alot, i think the best thing that you can do jacaranda is to just stay intouch with each
other reguarly and i suppose just let him know that you want to stay as good as friends as you were before the relationship so he knows how you feel. well all i can say is good luck and i hope you can keep your friendship as it would be a shame to loose it
be warned it can turn very nasty!
long time no see jack
If it was a relationship that just fizzled out, then there's a chance of remaining friends, but you have to ask yourself if it's worth all the hassle? I mean, what happens when you meet someone new? How would you introduce them - "Hi, this is my friend, who also happens to be my ex." How would you feel if your boyfriend/girlfriend was still seeing their ex as a "friend". Another thing - how often have you heard about ex'es sleeping with each other? It happens way too often.
I always say that ex'es are ex'es for a reason, and they should remain in the past, and not be a part of your present, or future. It's just not fair on present, or future, boyfriends/girlfriends.
Mr_Wobble
I know for a fact that if my boyfriend cheated on me then i couldnt be friends with him after even thou we were mates before we were together. I think myself id just have to cut him dead.
Anyway, a few things to bear in mind:
*No trust anymore, but at least the person came clean about it (or did they....)
*How will you cope seeing this person in a new relationship?
I would take some time away from the relationship and the friendship and see what happens. Staying too close after a rbeak up probably causes all kinds of uncertainty and confusion and you may find it very difficult to be friends.