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Topic: Can friendship last after the love is gone?.
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Tue 12/20/11 06:30 AM
Edited by sweetestgirl11 on Tue 12/20/11 06:31 AM
I really feel like guys who remain close to exes scare away women who will see that as a red flag. I know no man will ever have to worry about me going back to an ex because I don't hang out with them once the relationship is over - that doesn't mean we aren't on good terms. It means I have moved on and am ready for a new relationship

when I see a man saying that he is on good terms with an ex that 's one thing, and usually positive

if he tells me his ex is his best friend, I wouldn't date him if he plans to continue being best friends with an ex. I am not going to invest in a relationship and be 3rd wheel to an ex. just no

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Wed 12/21/11 09:03 PM


Can people really be friends after a bad break up in a long relationship?.I used to think so until lately,its hard to be friends with some one you can no longer trust.Martin


Sometimes it can...:heart:
I really like you.bigsmile

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Tue 01/24/12 07:01 AM
Edited by 1SOPHIAIUX on Tue 01/24/12 07:23 AM
Can friendship last? (After what you have shared...all of the above)

Of course if you want to be "hurt" again and again. Or, surprised again and again.
Personally, once I spent years or months and the man finds someone "more rewarding" (emotionally, financially, similar values), I've made clear: sweetly and boldly, what works for me and have let go.

But, I took initiative to put a healthy closure. A healthy foundation to a relationship is the best way to begin exploring some other choices.
Acceptance of what was, is no more , is a dissapontment. Although, that by itself has helped me to reaffirm what I want; if I lend myself to be emotionally involved.





My answer is:

No


...I base that on your use of the term "Bad break up" Sky.

I will bet my dog that you value the ideals of that failed relationship more than she does. Sorry to be so blunt and honest...but, I ain't known for delicate diplomacy.

Also... I gotta call "Bullschitt" on the ..." I have no other friends to turn too"

You got actual people right here who do care and are willing to spend thier time with you on this issue. None of us have left you Homeboy. Making friends here is every bit as real as any friend you can make anywhere.

Consider trying not to beat yourself up on the fact that she went for the greener grass and cast you aside. It blows...trust me...I understand completely. The heart wants what the heart wants...but a one sided love will only hurt one person...the other one won't give a damned until it is conveient.

I need to take you out catting and get you out of the damned house. There is a who world full of potential love and friends out there. Staring at the walls and yearning for a memory ain't gonna change anything for you my good man.

Bet, you are beginning to regret that friends request now....

hehehehehe

So....chin up Trooper! We gotta buckle up...storm the beaches and raid the foxholes!




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Tue 01/24/12 07:13 AM

Can people really be friends after a bad break up in a long relationship?.I used to think so until lately,its hard to be friends with some one you can no longer trust.Martin


After a bad breakup? Maybe not. After a mutual break up? Yes, if they both want to.

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Tue 01/24/12 07:25 AM
Sometimes its not a trust issue, but more an emotion issue.

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Tue 01/24/12 07:28 AM

Can people really be friends after a bad break up in a long relationship?.I used to think so until lately,its hard to be friends with some one you can no longer trust.Martin


as for the trust issue, after you break up and take some time away, you know your ex well enough to know what the trust issues are- you can remain friendly but not put yourself into a situation where you need to trust that person - and avoid those situations- like you might want to say hello and chat a bit about mutual friends if u see each other at a bistro, but you would not, for example, loan them money or rely on them for emotional support (if those were among the previous trust issues for example).

so friends at a distance - geographic or emotional distance - might be a way to describe it

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