RalphAnthony81
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Coming up next month will be one year since my ex-girlfriend and I broke up. It was the hardest breakup we've both gone through so we've tried to be friends since walking away was impossible. As of this week we decided we couldn't even really be friends. This is the first time where I've actually wanted to still be friends with an ex but I couldn't really put a finger on why. I felt as if I still wanted her around but didn't necessarily need her in my life. Can you be friends with an ex? Is there a set amount time where you shouldn't talk so it's easier? This whole situation is baffling because I really thought we were at a place where we could be friends. Then one disagreement causes everything to fail apart and it feels like we're back at square one. I don't know if being friends is worth it if this is the result after a nonsense argument. It's almost like when you're friends with an ex, you have all the responsibility of being in a relationship but none of the perks. And when you argue, you know what will truly get under someone's skin. But on the other hand, after awhile that partner becomes your best friend and there's a level of comfort like no other in that relationship. I feel like solving a Rubix cube would be easier at times. Have you tried being friends with an ex? Any suggestions?