MelodyJ Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 My b/f has finally accepted our breaking up and now wants to help me move out this weekend. I think this is going to be very hard for him to be packing my things along side me. He said doing it together will help bring closure. I have some things in the garage rafters that will take time to dig out and seperate from his. He said I can come back for them later. We can be "friends". I know a lot of people are capable of this, but I don't think I am. It just seems painfull and awkward. Plus, we share a dog. He asked me to please not take her yet, leave her until I get a place of my own. He needs the company to help him deal with the lonliness. After that, since neither of us want to give her up, we need to work out a "pet custody" schedule. Anyone doing/done this? Staying friends with an ex? Sharing a pet? Any advice is welcome. I'm starting to feel really anxious.
tattoomytoe Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 you CAN stay friends w/ an ex. it depends on the two people and the expectations of the relationship post break up. i think him helping you pack is a great gesture and might even help with some closure, but it's awkward to pack your stuff and do your own greiving withhim there. i would leave the dog till you get settled, it will give the ex time to say bye and help transition. may as well end on a good note!
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