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Still stay friends??  

JHButterfly 40F
62 posts
10/31/2014 8:14 am
Still stay friends??

Can a couple who has been together for a long time (years) still remain friends after the break up?
yes
no
depends if agreed upon
only if are involved
depend on damaged made


Jen H


bigslim87 49M
6 posts
10/31/2014 8:38 am

Yes it would depend on how they break up and the type of person they are. There are people in this world that no matter what you do you are not going to make them happy!


redmustang91 64M
9760 posts
10/31/2014 8:38 am

Better for the kids if you can try to get along...


fizzell52 71M
321 posts
10/31/2014 8:45 am

yes you can do if you are both adult enough.


nudecountryboy2 72M/70F

10/31/2014 10:09 am

it can happen----but it reallydepends on the breakup


crow0h1 53M
100 posts
10/31/2014 1:58 pm

i have tried with some, but no dice on any.


Depeer3 63M
146 posts
11/1/2014 9:14 am

It depends on the circumstances of the break up, if they can remain friends all the better, if they have children, but sometimes it is not easy and needs to be worked at.


rm_Osailor49 70M
4 posts
11/1/2014 11:59 am

Had a business meeting a few months ago in the town where my ex lives. Made it a point to go see her after 30 years of no contact. Best thing I have ever done in my life, except starting seeing her in the first place.


sexy_rexy2000 63M  
435 posts
11/1/2014 8:49 pm

I hope they stay friends....................


sirfelix7 32M
20 posts
11/2/2014 4:37 am

well too difficult to summerize in one question


_JKH_ 70M
5448 posts
11/2/2014 7:03 am

Well, I'm sure some can, but it's never worked out that way for me.

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rm_studhoss1976 57M/55F

11/2/2014 7:43 am

Sure why not?????????????????????????


golosa1115 62F
1066 posts
11/2/2014 8:00 am

Its possible. I know a few that have had horrible divorces in through the years either because of health or the kids have become friends or at least keep in contact. I am a neutral acquaintance of my kids father. Because of the reasons why I separated myself from him, I would never trust him and therefor never consider being his friend. My kids know of his doings and because of this they also play it safe. I preferred my kids knowing the whole picture, and not have them years later be in a total cloud of what had happened.


northparkbi 66M
30 posts
11/2/2014 1:19 pm

It all depends on the individuals involved, and what caused the breakup in the first place. If two people just grew in different directions, it can happen.


rm_OPeppers 65M
14 posts
11/2/2014 8:46 pm

Depends on if they reached a peace about the breakup. If one felt intense betrayal or personal shame about what transpired than probably not. The best thing for both to do in most cases is summarily move on. It can make new relations complicated and the source of jealousy.


Builder_Bob1 65M  
45 posts
11/3/2014 2:25 pm

It depends on what caused the breakup..If it was just drifting apart then yes they can remain friends


capecodhottie4 35F

11/3/2014 6:22 pm

It can happen but it usually doesn't.


jnd4funtimes 58M/51F

11/4/2014 8:10 am

It can be done but it's not easy.


tryinghard4u 54F
3 posts
11/4/2014 2:19 pm

depends on how they break up


bignshaven4u 47M  
17 posts
11/6/2014 8:09 am

I think that the two main factors are maturity and the reason for the break up. I have always tried to remain friends and keep them as a part of my life even if the parameters have changed.


tauruschick75 48F
5 posts
11/7/2014 5:42 pm

I want to remain friends with my ex, but the circumstances are different BUT I'm trying.


ScorpioNOV1972 51M
415 posts
11/8/2014 12:14 am

I voted no for the simple fact, at least one of the parties involved decided to break it off. That would lead me to believe they don't care enough about you to want to remain friends. However, some will do it out of guilt and that is not someone you want as a friend anyways.

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NowWhat2Do 71F
17 posts
11/15/2014 5:06 pm

Yes in most cases you can be friends-unless it hurts to much when you see that person-then no, best not to be friends.


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