catluvr2 Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 It was just a nice car ride and dinner. It wasn't awkward at all. I was afraid I was going to be emotional seeing him for the first time after the break up, but that did not happen. It's basically like nothing changed. We had many laughs. I know people may think its way too soon to meet up with the ex after two months but we broke up on good terms he's going through depression and we stayed very close after the breakup talking at least once a day. He wants to hang out again soon next week before he leaves for school again do you think it's a good idea? I have to say I'm happy were we are. I woke up and realized we aren't compatible romantically and we are indeed better just as friends. I just get worried about him he's been struggling with depression for a while and I can't help but care too much. =/ Also I wanted to ask if there is anybody here that actually stayed close friends with your ex while you were in another relationship again. 1
Redbirdinabrightsky Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Yes, it is possible, though not always easy. I have been best of friends with just one ex thus far. I dumped her 3 years ago, and we have been platonic ever since, with very little emotional issues. We jog together, cook together, go to the movies, drink, etc, and I never make a move, nor does she. During times when I am in relationships she and I hang out less often, but that is to be expected, I'm the sort of gent that throws all my time into the women I'm in relationships with, so she gets that. Her issue, is that she has not been in any sort of LTR since I broke it off with her, and left her for another woman. She is also dealing with depression, has pills and therapy, and I want her to feel ok somehow, just like you do with your ex-bf. To make things easier, I have learned to keep her out of the loop with any relationship drama I have between me and whoever I date. She knows that I am with somebody, but not the details. I feel like that is fair, because I am protecting her feelings. She knows about this, and is cool with not knowing what is going on for me in that dept. so maybe consider making the same move with your guy. 1
Author catluvr2 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Posted January 3, 2013 This is the first time I'm going to be friends with an ex. All my other ex's weren't good enough people to stay friends with. My ex and I get along great and I don't want to throw our friendship away even though we're not a couple anymore you know.
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