“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:
7Barkada’s apple of the eye
When you hang out with your friends together with your ex, you immediately become the “apple of the eye.” Of course, they’re your friends. Instead of supporting you in moving on process or getting mad for being in contact with your ex, they manage to tease you two repeatedly. All you can do is fake smile and laugh – pretending that you are having a good time – when all you want to do is punch them where it will hurt.
Especially when you and your ex are in the same ‘tropa’, expect them to provoke you EVERYTIME. Coincidences or old habits will be obvious for them, so as much as possible, stop yourself from doing it. Don’t be a ‘pikon’ because they will just tease you further until you can’t handle it anymore. Even if you are not talking to your ex anymore, this will happen from time to time but just laugh it off and change the topic immediately to escape.
