Is it possible for two exes to be friends?

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to be friends with your ex. According to licensed marriage therapist Weena Cullins, LCMFT, sometimes two people find they don’t work as romantic partners, but there are aspects of their relationship that are still valuable and can be healthily maintained through a friendship.

Can you be just friends with an ex?

Needless to say, deciding to stay friends with an ex because you aren’t over them romantically — and want to leave the door open in case they change their mind about the breakup — is definitely not advised and will only hold you back from being able to move on.

What do you do if your ex wants to be more than friends?

Here are seven things to do if your ex wants to stay friends and you don’t, according to experts.

1. Tell Them Up Front. Andrew Zaeh for Bustle.
2. Honor The Relationship With Empathy. Andrew Zaeh for Bustle.
3. Set Up A Timeline.
4. Stick With Your Boundaries.
5. Find New Places To Hang Out.
6. Put It In Writing.
7. Don’t Fall For The Tricks.

What does it mean when your ex wants to be friends?

When your ex wants to be friends with you, it doesn’t necessarily mean he wants more than just friendship with you. Very often, exes want even less than that. The reason for that is because people hate being perceived as “bad people”, and instead wish to feel redeemed for their sins (especially when something goes wrong).

Does being friends with an ex hurt your chances of getting back?

If you don’t know what you are doing, being friends can hurt your chances of getting your ex back. That said, being friends with an ex is actually more common and more expected than most people who have never had an amicable break-up realize. Being friends with an ex also significantly increases your chances of getting your ex back.

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.

Is it possible to be friends with an ex without contact?

It’s hard to imagine friendship without contact. You have to be careful with the friend zone so I suggest a coaching session. You will have to go above and beyond real friendship. Remaining friends with an ex is not a bad thing; but that doesn’t mean that this should be your goal.