What to do if ex just wants to be friends?

What To Do When Your Ex Wants To Be Friends

1. Whatever You Do, Don’t Panic.
2. Think About If You Want That Person Back In Your Life & Why.
3. Take Note Of Any Current Relationships.
4. Respect The Ex’s Boundaries.
5. Don’t Try To Revisit Old Habits.
6. Remember That It’s OK to Say No.

Can you be friends with an ex you still love?

It’s hard to be friends with an ex you still love, but it’s possible. As long as you wholeheartedly accept that the relationship is over and are actively moving on with your life, you can still maintain a friendship with an ex you love.

How do you tell if your ex is still into you?

To figure out if your ex still likes you, watch their behavior to see how they’re acting toward you. Additionally, notice how often they communicate with you and the types of communication you have. As another option, talk to your family and friends to find out if they think your ex is still interested.

Is it good to be friends with your ex girlfriend?

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 to do if your ex girlfriend wants to be friends?

In summary, if your ex girlfriend wants to be friends, calmly brush off her offer, and then run an effective no contact period after that (Step 1). Because seeing her when she’s in a place emotionally where she wants to be friends with you, is just gonna push you further into that friend zone.

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 is my ex boyfriend sending me messages and friend requests?

There is no middle ground when it comes to exes. If your ex was cold and cruel during the breakup, he probably acted that way for a reason. It’s possible he started seeing/talking to other people and got a huge raise to the ego. Whatever the case, months later, he is now sending you messages and friend requests out of nowhere.

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.