Can people remain friends with their exes?

How do you manage the emotions of a breakup so that you can maintain a connection with your ex, but still feel free to move on to a different romantic relationship? read more

The study found that while keeping an ex as a friend may not be the most practical option - with 'pragmatism' scoring lower than others - the main reasons people wanted to stay friends was because their ex was reliable, trustworthy or if there was a strong sentimental attachment. read more

If you stay friends immediately after and continue spending time with your ex, you won’t be able to fully process the loss. So, for starters, you need to embark on an ex detox. Unfollow them on all social channels ASAP. Trolling through your ex’s Facebook feed will only spark feelings of anxiety and jealousy. read more