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M$1 September 30, 2009 09:04 PM

Can a former boyfriend and girlfriend, both single, be friends, or does it cross a boundary? Will there always be tension or attraction?

When they were together, they were a very serious couple. They are in their 30s and they lived together for about a year. They were talking about marriage and children. They didn't want to break up, yet they needed to split because of some issues that were making the relationship unhealthy. They still love each other and the break-up is fairly recent, over a month. They seem to be very attracted to each other. In order to respect each other, each tries to physically avoid the other because it is difficult for them not to be affectionate. They do communicate through emails, text messages, and occasional, very limited phone calls. They are both single. Neither one is trying to date anyone else at this time. They would like to be friends, though it seems like it's difficult without behaving as slightly more than friends, though they don't want to hurt each other by doing so. Should they really attempt to be friends, or wait, or....what would be the best thing to do?
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fallen_ang... fallen_ang...
 
 September 30, 2009 09:50 PM
They seem to like each other so why cannot they be together again? I mean, yes there are problems but problems are pretty normal in our lives. We just have to manage things out so that our problems don't have to affect our personal lives.

To answer your question, yes they can be friends. Everything looks fine to them. Unlike other couples that had worst break-up, they seemed not to lose the "sparks" yet.

Yes the can be friends but I'd suggest giving the relationship another shot. It seems that they're really meant to be together so why give up the relationship just because of some problems, right?


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October 01, 2009 12:09 AM
We are not on their situation so we don't know what really is happening. But to be general, a good way to start with this issue is for them to have a chance of talking about the problem. Yes it is about feelings and someting like that, but sometimes science is always applicable. Let there be like an experiment problem. Define the problem. Know what are the possible causes of the problem. Try to come up with experiments to solve the problem. Note all important details observed. Try to come up with a conclusion.

Time is also a good way for their issue. Time erases bad experiences. Time heals.

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javamama javamama
 
October 01, 2009 01:53 AM
I have never remained friends with a guy that I had a romantic relationship with afterwe broke up. I've been told that I'm too jealous, posessive, overly sensitive, etc., to remain friends. It's not as if I would want to remain chummy anyway. I can't imagine hanging out or watching TV without having some feelings or emotions for a guy that I might still be in love with. I would say it is hard for the average person to do. In my case, it would be virtually impossible!
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