Our son, Lewis, actually posted that picture on his Facebook page; he was proud that both of his parents came to his graduation. The common thread in these friendships seems to be the understanding from both parties that their romance is well and truly over. Can you really stay close friends with an ex? Meet the people who have. Gina Decio and Rob Carter. Topics Relationships features. As we kick off the new year, reflecting on relationships and growth is important.
Two writers share their takes on the age-old question of whether it is possible to remain friends with ex-partners.
To this day, I only speak to one of them. I did make an effort to stay friends with another one of them, but that only lasted a couple of months. I admire people who can be friends with their exes. It is more than possible for it to happen harmoniously without any elephants left in the room. I admire the maturity it takes to actively fight against any sense of awkwardness, and sometimes to forgive someone and keep them in your life.
It says a lot about the kind of relationship, even without romance in the equation, that the people are in it could be willing to work against a history of feelings in the name of keeping each other around in some capacity.
The circumstances of the breakup can play a big part in whether two partners will stay friends. Sometimes there is no desire there to keep an ex around in your life. If a relationship just fizzles out or seems to have run its course, staying friends with an ex is hopefully easier to envision. Both Ms Williamson and Mr Liddington-Cox don't look up their exes on social media anymore — they've learnt it's counter productive. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work.
There are good ones and bad ones, and some which exist squarely in between. And then there is the case of the ex.
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Such a get-together was a common occurrence, with Ken and Louise chatting once a month. In fact, Amanda and Cindy have become friends.
Co-parenting has allowed Amanda and Cindy to get to know each other more than they would have otherwise, too, which helped build trust. But they still correspond via email and social media and, according to Braverman, have always been honest with each other about their significant others.
Westley was one of the first people I told when I met my future husband, and he was genuinely happy for me, as was I for him when he married.
Richard Wong, 34, of California maintains a cordial friendship with his ex, Angel, His current girlfriend, Sara Mosalli, 30, whom he met through eHarmony, approves of this relationship, largely because of its extreme limitations. They spend no time together in person.
Once a significant amount of time has passed and emotions have faded, this rule can be re-addressed. Lehmiller adds.
Angela was justified in making this request, since David admitted he harbored intense sexual and romantic attraction for Suzanne.
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