Life Kit Should you be friends with your ex?
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May 23, 2024 
Ruth Tam, a talented journalist, joins to decode the complexities of staying friends with exes after breakups. She discusses the emotional turmoil of letting go while exploring how connections can evolve instead of fading away. The conversation covers essential questions to contemplate before diving into friendship—examining readiness and compatibility. Personal anecdotes illuminate the challenges and societal expectations of these relationships. Tam emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and boundaries, reminding listeners that not all past loves can transition to platonic ties.
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Reflect on Intentions
- Ask yourself why you want to maintain a connection with your ex.
- Honest self-reflection about your intentions is key.
Friendship Potential
- Consider if you'd befriend this person outside a romantic context.
- Evaluate pre-relationship friendship and current emotional state.
Emotional Readiness
- Avoid contact if you still have romantic feelings or ulterior motives.
- True friendship requires genuine care and happiness for your ex's well-being.
