Is it Possible to be Friends with an Ex?

For years people have believed it is the mature and adult thing for two people to try and remain friends with an ex-boyfriend or an ex-girlfriend. I believe many people do this. They are afraid to completely let go and no longer allow space for that person in their life because, during a period of time, they both meant a lot to one another.

Now that that time is over and you are both moving on or have already moved on, what is the point of staying in touch and keeping this person close to you?

If you are someone who has tried this approach, how is this working for you? Is your significant other okay with it? Is their significant other okay with it? What is the reason you want to continue a friendship with your ex?

In my experience, being friends with an ex has never turned out to be a great idea. How does one have a friendship with someone they use to have a romantic and intimate relationship with without feeling a bit uncomfortable around them after the relationship is over and you’ve both moved on or are trying to move on? I believe the only exception to even trying to make this sort of thing work is co-parenting or working together. If there is no other reason the two of you need to be in communication, may I suggest you let go and completely move on?