Can You Be Friends with Your Ex and move on?

Don’t be friends with your ex, there is no such a thing as friends with an ex, you can’t move on when you are still talking to your ex, etc. That’s what almost everyone says. And you have probably told your ex “we can’t be friends” because you think that being friends with your ex will ruin your chances of getting back together.

Why does my ex boyfriend/girlfriend want to be friends?

If your ex boyfriend/girlfriend wants to be friends, it also means that she/he is confused and wants to keep all the options open. Being friends with an ex (if you were in a serious relationship) is not recommended, if you are in a new and growing relationship.

How can I convince my ex to become a friend?

If possible define in very clear terms what being ‘friends’ means to you and ask your ex if they are okay with it. Encourage them to communicate their boundaries and what they’re comfortable with in terms of contact, space, time spent together, seeing other people, intimacy etc. As the saying goes: a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Is there such a thing as a relationship between exes?

There is a type of relationship between exes that you may not have been expecting. There is no more love between you but you realize your ex wants to stay friends… and a friendship begins to blossom. You are, however, taken by surprise at your ex’s attempts to get closer.

Why does my ex-boyfriend want to keep me near me?

Sometimes an ex wants to keep you nearby simply because you two have become so close, and the bond that exists between you is too precious to just throw away. This can happen with relationships that lasted a long time or a short time.

Should I get in bed with my ex if he comes back?

As a general rule, even when you’re saying, “ My ex is coming back ,” I really recommend that you don’t get in bed with them unless you’re in one particular situation that I explain in my book 70 Pro Tips To Get Back With Your Ex.