You may have a lot of unresolved feelings toward them that you dont quite know what to do with.
Theres no right answer to this question and every situation is different.
Revisiting the friendship side of the relationship can help resolve some of that past hurt.
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When Is It a Bad Idea?
How Long Should You Wait?
Rather, it depends on the circumstances of each individual relationship.
For instance, if your relationship was short-lived, you may not have been very emotionally invested in it.
Otherwise, trying to be friends with them could cause you more pain.
This idealizes your ex-partner and creates a false sense of hope about how the person fits into your life.
Set Boundaries
Its important to set and maintainboundarieswith your ex.
Your friendship should not mimic the romantic relationship you had with them.
By setting boundaries, it’s possible for you to ensure that lines are not being crossed.
Accept That Things Are Different
Being friends with someone is not the same thing as dating someone.
While it may be weird at first, you will gradually get used to the new dynamic over time.
You will have to continually accept the fact that things are different now.
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