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My boyfriend of 6 months and I recently broke up. Both of us go to the same school, but we live in different buildings so the chances of us running into one another are slim unless we make the effort. Over our 6 months we became very close, including spending 3 months living together in an apartment during the past summer. The reasons for our break-up are complex, but there are no grudges held and it was mostly amicable. Some of my friends are telling me that it is impossible to remain friends with him, despite the fact that both of us desire this. Others encourage it, but suggest we need time apart. Others say just face it and just move on together. We have seen each other a few times since the break-up, but I don't know if closure is being attained. My two questions: (1) Is it possible to remain friends with someone you love after you break up and (2) If so, should there be a "time out period" where the two just spend time apart, to each heal individually? Is it necessary? Thank you!
Also, my ex-boyfriend is NOT out. I am. This is part of my hesitation in letting us spend time apart, because I want to be there for him during this difficult and challenging time.
Well, are you going to be jealous if he gets another boyfriend? Will you be okay if he is making out with a guy right in front of you? Are you over him? Ask yourself those questions and be honest with yourself. It will tell you what you need to do.
was in a relationship with a great guy for 2 years and the break up was not a plea sent thing for my ex to deal with and it took him months to get over the fact i had moved on and found another person to love...With that said me and my ex are still great friends and i try to seem him at least once a week if i can so their can be friendship with a ex lover but it might take some time for that to come around because he might still be healing from his lose..Just take it slow and talk things out and try to make him fell comfortable as much as you can..
You can be Friends after a break up! It can be hard at first and a little awkward, but it can be done. As for the healing time apart, it all depends on the situation. Some need time, some can move on. Good luck to you, you sound like you have your head on straight, so i think you will be just fine!!
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