“Can ex-lovers still be friends?” A lot of people may have asked the question once in a while. Some might say yes and throw you the famous, “Time can heal all wounds”, others claim that it’s the craziest thing to do when it comes to love. Admittedly, there’s no accurate or even “right” response to it.
But one thing is certain – there are lots of reasons why one can’t and shouldn’t be friends with an ex. Would you still be in touch with the person who gave you so much pain or would you just leave that person in the past? However you may view it, here are some of the reasons why you can’t be friends with your ex anymore:
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It’s inevitable to feel a sense of awkwardness with your ex. The longer the span of your relationship, the greater the chance of having an oh-so-awkward moment. This uneasy feeling will always be present between the two of you because you both valued each other dearly. Getting over the awkward stage doesn’t happen overnight, sometimes a former doesn’t get over it at all.
Not being treated the same way as before and vice versa, might make you feel more awkward. You cannot act comfortably around your ex because you don’t know how to treat them in a non-platonic way – especially if you’ve been together for years! To escape this Awkward101 moments, you should take some time off from your circle of friends or avoid spending time together with your ex. If you feel awkward talking to your ex, then don’t. You don’t have to make adjustments now that you have broken up, consider the situation where you will be most at peace.
