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Breakups aren’t easy. The process of picking yourself up, putting together the broken pieces of your heart, and finding the strength to move on, that takes time. Sometimes it takes years, sometimes it never happens at all. But what if when you have finally moved on, your ex returns only to ask, “Can we still be friends?”
Is it possible to become friends with an ex? If dissolving the relationship is painful, being “just friends” with someone whom you’ve shared intimate moments with can be nerve-wracking. Let us share with you these ten reasons to make you fully understand why you cannot be friends with someone after you’ve called it quits.
1. It’s awkward as you start new boundaries
When you’re going out, you won’t know how to act as “friends” anymore. How close to him should you walk? Should you hold on to his arm? What topics do friends usually talk about?
2. It’s silent torture
You’re hanging out together when a girl approaches him. He introduces her to you as his girlfriend. Ouch. Why would you put yourself through that?
3. It can be confusing
The “let’s watch a movie” thing can be misleading. And you find yourself falling into a dating pattern even if you’re not romantically involved. It can send you the wrong signals that may hurt you again.
4. You can’t start a new relationship
Who would want to spend time with you if you’re always hanging out with your ex?
5. It will remind you of past hurts
Why would you allow yourself to be in the presence of someone who broke your heart, especially if he betrayed you or said offensive words against you? It’s not healthy.
