Can We still be Friends after Breakup?

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This question is usually asked by many after an end to a romantic relationship.Its just a frank question to ask especially if the relationship didn't end in an irreconcilable condition and the both parties still care much about each other.
This form of amicable end of a relationship is usually on a health ground, family and cultural differences,the ex lovers choose to stay as platonic friends.The idea of keeping friendship after a break up depends on some reasons that are objective to the exe's.On one end, it could help ease the transition process from previously engaged to current single status,it allows their connection and familiarity to still be intact Additionally it preserves their shared values, interest,mutual benefits.It should be noted that like I previously postulated, doing this is usually in a friendly mutually agreed breakup due to very sensitive reason with grave consequences if you further such relationship.Otherwise every breakups have the likeability ending terribly with lot hate,bitterness, depression,loss of self-esteem and other lifelong psychological issues that may not be resolved and at such do not require continuous keeping friends with one who topples your mental and emotional health.

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However,to keep friendship with an ex after breakup can be both good and bad.Therefore it must be approach with caution.While it's may be possible to keep a platonic relationship with an ex after breakup, it's not easy to maintain it practically.Before embarking into such mission you have to think twice and consider certain things.

First and foremost you have to put into consideration the emotional implications of keeping a platonic friendship with your ex.How strong are you to be able to tame the romantic feelings you may have for your ex by separating it from platonic relationship you now have.You also try to give yourself some time and space to get healed and freed the romantic emotions that flowed between you both before you jump into the new platonic relationship with ex.Because doing so in a rush will eventually makes it difficult for you to heal and move on without looking back.

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Furthermore it's important to have an open and honest communication about feelings and setting boundaries and to clarify expectations for the new platonic friendship.Another consideration of maintaining frienshipwith an ex after break up is the undesirable impacts it can cause in your subsequent relationship.Your new partner may feel uncomfortable seeing you and your ex cum new platonic friend keeping ties and vice versa.Its important to be cautious of how this decision may impact your future relationship.

Conclusion

keeping platonic relationship with an ex after break up is a decision one should really consider with caution.While it may be possible to maintain a good and supportive relationship with an ex after breakup, It's essential to take the time to get healed,spell out expectations,be open and honest about what you want and set out boundaries while prioritising the impact of such decision on your future romantic relationship another partner.

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