How to treat an ex-lover as a friend?

Discussion in 'Love and Relationships' started by vege, Feb 24, 2009.

  1. vege

    vege New Member

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    He has been a good friend, but I love him more than friend, and so did he.
    We tried to have our relationship, but seems like he only want an underground relationship, didn't feel like going for those real commitment.
    So, just after few days, we started, I told him we remain as good friends just like before, but I really don't know how to face him...
     
  2. vangirl86

    vangirl86 Well-Known Member

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    What do you mean by you guys started? Started having sex or started dating and then broke up in a few days? Sounds like he is only looking for a relationship that involves sex....you can only be friends with him if you can stop having thoughts about being more than friends with him.
     
  3. vege

    vege New Member

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    i n him known for many years...sex...maybe... yes, thank u..i just need some time to convince myself...
     
  4. hayato2000

    hayato2000 Well-Known Member

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    well sometimes its difficult to be friends again after an relationship, i mean u had been friends, got intimate, maybe best way is to keep away from other, most ppl say to stay as good friends just dont want the situation to get worse and in reality its pretty clear there is no more contact.....but thats my opinion....of course everyone is different
     
  5. tom88my

    tom88my Active Member

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    It really depend how you guys broken up.. if it friendly term they can still be good friends..
     
  6. dmarisca

    dmarisca New Member

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    I think it depends on you both and the reasons the relationship ended. And I think that it can only work if both people have truly moved on, you can't really be friends if one person is fantasizing that every encounter is a step toward getting back together. According to a public opinion poll, 50 percent of voters think a lot depends on why you broke up. If you don't feel comfortable talking to him anymore, then you really shouldn't. Just tell him about it.
     
  7. Ryoga1979

    Ryoga1979 New Member

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    Did you want the relationship to end? I mean, if the relationship wasn't kept hidden, would you still want to pursue the r/ship with him? Also, did you ever ask him why he wanted to keep the r/ship hidden?
     
  8. ao_xxx

    ao_xxx Well-Known Member

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    Speaking as a man I think that he will lose interest in you go back as friends. So don't count on being friends forever. It's pretty hard to go back to the way things were when you tried to be in a relationship.
     
  9. superbug9

    superbug9 Well-Known Member

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    After breaking up, I try to keep them as friends but it's too hard....kind of weird...
     
  10. lovemenot

    lovemenot Member

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    I'm still into him................. But now I'm treating as a friend.. just to keep our distance closer.. and I requested him to treat me better because I said he can't truly make me hate him by treating me bad.. Yea.. I'm making my ownlife hard now
     
  11. bbgirlsum

    bbgirlsum Well-Known Member

    Ill treat him as a friend and look for someone better and not another underground relationship ^^;
    theres plenty of fish in the sea an if u r having truoble forgetting him.. spend more time with friends n family and do more things to forget him... go out more n u may find ur perfect man ;)
     
  12. sang088

    sang088 Member

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    sometimes I really think underground relationship means that person is NOT ready for relationship.
     
  13. xdly

    xdly Well-Known Member

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    but for example girls with very difficult parents... who are saying: wait till you're graduated... that happens a lot
     
  14. liltigger23

    liltigger23 Well-Known Member

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    he probably feels awkward.. maybe you should give him some time...
    it's hard to jump from friends to boyfriend to friends again so quickly... he might treat you badly because he doesn't want you to get the wrong idea
     
  15. Lumpypooh

    Lumpypooh Active Member

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    I'd like to be on good grounds once a relationship is over, but doesn't always seem to work, so I guess when it doesn't or when the opponent does not want, nothing much can be done, but it's sad, one less friend just because relationship doesn't work
     
  16. if u don't know how to face him then make it easy... don't face him at all... if u keep seeing him u'll never get over ur feelings for him... u'll just end up having and on/off underground relationship...
     
  17. LilKiller

    LilKiller Member

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    I'm not sure why but... Towards my ex, We would be closer than what we were when we were dating...
    Maybe it's just me but that's what usually happens.
     
  18. Eloi

    Eloi Member

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    Sometime when it become ex just let it past. If you two can be friend that is great, if not it is better to let it pass and be it.
     
  19. xiaozhuzhu

    xiaozhuzhu Active Member

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    It depends on how the breakup was, but after the breakup there needs to be a cool-off period before resuming to be friends.
     
  20. ZzDarkzZ

    ZzDarkzZ Member

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    hmmm i had something liek that happen to me... felt that me and her had a strong connection...