Some people may think it is crazy to befriend your ex after a breakup. Most of the times exes have wronged you in some way, but for me, it is not enough to have hatred for them forever. In select cases, there are several great reasons to be friends with your ex.
1. You might be better as friends after all.
Sometimes saying "we can be friends," isn't truly sincere. However, sometimes it might be what is best. Some people just don't work in a relationship, but can be great friends.
2. They know personal things about you.
They know the things that make you mad, and they know the things that really set you off. They know your biggest insecurities.
3. You still care about each other.
You're not in love with them anymore, but you will always have a sort of love for them. Why deprive yourself of what could be an amazing friendship just because you dated? If there is no bad blood and you can move on together but separately, then do it.
4. You won't have any baggage to bring to your next S/O.
If you hate your ex, there is a chance there might still be feelings there that you're trying to mask. If you squish the bitterness with your ex, you can head into your next relationship without the insecurities and worries. If you don't see them in a negative light anymore, you can both move forward without people while having a clean slate.
5. You fell for them for a reason.
There is some reason why you liked having them around. Let’s not pretend your feelings disappear just because things haven’t worked out. The characteristics of a relationship are not that much different from a good friendship and they can be easily transferred.
6. You don't have to lose their family.
Sometimes one of the hardest things after a breakup is losing their family. If you remain friends, that part of your life doesn't walk out either.
7. You have each other's back.
You will always care about each other and, even though you may have hurt one another at the end of the relationship, that defensive mechanism will remain. It works both ways, so you know that at least one friend always has your back.
8. Future break-ups become easier.
If that relationship can end well, you will know how to end ones in the future with respect as well. In return it will be easier to be more confident in the next relationship.
9. You don't have to delete all their pictures off your social media.
Thank goodness. That is way to much work.
10. It is just the mature thing to do.
Sure, your ex might have done something to you that made you feel like a piece of sh*t, That doesn't mean it will always be like that. If the circumstances are right there is no reason why you shouldn't be mature about it, You have a life to live, might as well have the best people in it.
11.You can laugh at the past.
No matter what happened between you and your ex there is a reason why they were, and still are, in your life. If you're both good sports you can laugh about the things now that made you cry. I truly believe it is possible to mend the relationship.
