Being friends with an ex is hard, and not everyone can manage to pull it off. What with the unresolved anger, sometimes unexpressed feelings, and other confused emotions, it can be hard to not only communicate with but also to tolerate an ex partner at times. But for those who want to pull off the unthinkable, the ones who actually want to end up maintaining a friendly bond with an ex partner - what are the rules of engagement? Well, for starters, here are a few things you should avoid talking about.
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Their new flames
This is dangerous territory, especially if you have just started being friendly with an ex. Not only will you be making them uncomfortable asking them about their romantic life, but chances are that you will end up feeling emotions you may not be ready for.
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Your dating life
No matter who initiated the break up, talking about new partners can be dicey. You don't want to seem like you are rubbing your new romantic life in their face. Nor do you want them to feel that you are trying to make them feel jealous.
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The memories you shared
No. Definitely not. Not only will you seem like you are still dwelling on the past, you might make them feel like you aren't over them. And then you stand the chance to ruin all the progress you have made.
Prospect of getting back together
If this thought popped up in your mind, you may as well stop trying to be friends with your ex right away because this thought means you aren’t over them. And there is no chance of you guys being friends if you aren’t over the person. Either way, do not bring this topic up.
