Love Sick: Being Friends with an Ex

It’s inevitable after a break-up that at least one of the ex’s will suggest, “Let’s still be friends.” And more often than not, this just ain’t gunna happen.

Being friends with an ex is a tricky situation that can only work under the following circumstances:

1) The break-up happened because one of the ex’s came out of the closet.

2) You dated for less than 4 monthes.

3) Both parties have completely moved on from the relationship.

Situations where being friends with an ex will never work:

1) If the words “I love you” were ever uttered.

2) You dated for a significant amount of time.

3) The ex is only wanting to be friends because they’re secretly hoping the other person will fall in love with them all over again and they’ll get back together, get married, have babies and live happily ever after.

And even if you and an ex do attempt to remain friends, there are many obstacles to avoid that almost make you wonder if it’s worth it.

What if you drunkenly hook up? And then one person’s like, “Oh my god, I’m so happy we’re getting back together!” and the other person’s like, “Ugh, oh no, I was just horny and this was convienient.” Then that’s super embarrassing and the “friendship” is over anyway.

What if one person begins a new relationship and the other person gets jealous because maybe they’re not completely over it yet? And then what if this new person they’re dating gets mad that the two of you still talk? Who do you think is going to win that war, the ex or the new person? Duh, new person.

Generally, being friends with ex’s just doesn’t work. There is too much baggage, too many confusing feelings and too much jealousy over new relationships. It’s better to just take the relationship for what it was, enjoy the good times, be glad that the bad times are over and move on with your life already.