by Mirsada Alemic

Created on: October 25, 2008

I don't see a reason why it can't be possible. It all comes down to those involved. Its a matter of fact whether they are comfortable with being friends with someone whom they have shared much more in the past than just friendship. As much as it may be hard since it could trigger rebirth of previous feelings and emotions it is quite a normal thing to pursue.

It can sometimes be of an advantage since the ex-couple tend to know each other inside out. Such factor can aid since the person can understand you and listen willingly to your problems and help you go through them. This is only if the ex-couple have had mutual agreement of discontinuing their relationship. This could happen due to differences and other barriers to a healthy relationship of that sort.

Sometimes it happens if two people decide to enter into relationship and after a certain period of time realise that as much as they share things in common there is no that much needed chemistry or attraction to keep them inseparable and attached to each other. If there's lacking in that sense that it becomes almost inevitable to continue unless there are other motives behind sustaining the relationship other then for the sake of love. Many question whether it is the right thing to do being friends with your ex.

Many also don't give a chance since theyadopted the traditional thinking of "no it is not possible". There is, of coursethings to consider before enacting but it all depends on the nature of the former relationship and the way it was ended. Obviously you are not going to try and make friends with someone with whom you have difficulty breaking up with or someone who has left you so easily and you are still aching as a result.

Time is needed to regain the strength and overcome the remaining effects that are bothering you. Some individuals choose to stay friends but keep a distance and not become too close. Rather call each other every now and then and see how one is and what they have been up to.

All in all ex lovers can be friends after but it comes down to whether that is desired by the individuals involved. There are factors that could prevent that from occurring however there are reasons for why they could and should stay friends if nothing more. If it didn't work as a couple sharing everything including intimacy it could work out another way being friends and sharing care, support and laughter.

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