I'm surprised so many people say it's a bad idea. In my recent experience it's been really good! I'm glad that I contacted him and that we're friends again
It sounds like a lot of it has to do with whether or not they are good people. Like if you break up because he's a crappy mean guy... don't be friends. But if it's a good person then it's worth staying friends
I guess I never answered my situation so as for me.. We took a break from talking for a couple months but recently reconnected. I would say it's been good! We're good friends now and things seem to be going fine. I guess it just needed some time, like some have said here. I'm so happy to have my...
Thank you all for posting, it's been interesting reading all the replies. I appreciate the people who took the time to reply and to answer the questions I asked. I'm always open to hearing other people's story too!
It seems like it depends on a lot of factors and it's a case by case thing...
Seems like it's mainly on how you broke up that is the main factor. A lot of people are quick to not be friends with their ex it seems. Don't you guys miss them??? That's what I worry about right now. I worry about how he'll do without me =(
What have been your experiences when staying friends with an ex?
Was it a good idea or was it a bad idea?
What happened?
Where are they now?
Who broke up with who?
Do you miss the person, even perhaps miss them despite it being a bad idea?
How do you feel about the person now? Or what do...