Is it okay to be friends with your ex?
I broke up with someone on good terms and we both said we'd stay friends. My new partner is uncomfortable with this. Is it actually possible to be just friends with an ex? Or is it always a bad idea that leads to problems? How do other people handle staying friends with exes?
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4 Answers
There's a difference between something being rude and something just being different from what you're used to. I try to ask myself that whenever I get annoyed by how other people do things. Usually it's just different, not wrong.
Great question. I've thought about this a lot and honestly I think both sides have valid points. The key is finding a balance that works for your life rather than following what everyone else does.
Honestly I think people overthink stuff like this. Just do what feels right to you and don't worry so much about what other people think. At the end of the day you have to live your own life, not theirs.
This is one of those topics where there's no single right answer — it depends heavily on your values and circumstances. I'd encourage you to look at it from multiple perspectives before forming a strong opinion.
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