Well I don't talk badly about any ex's. Not every woman I been with do I consider an ex either. I don't hate or dislike them or think badly of them. Just feel like it's stringing each other along kinda.
Maybe not friends but at least amiable, the games and B.S. needs to stop once the separation/divorce is settled. You're keeping your ex hostage otherwise...IMO.
Oh absolutely. When I hear friends I take it as still always doing things together and being a big part of each others lives. Not being decent to each other or going out of the way to avoid them or ignoring them when at the same place. I see two of my ex'es quite often and perfectly able to be in same room, play cards, have a drink and chat with them. If by friends that is what is meant then yeah i can still be friends with them usually.
I cannot envision a close friendship with someone I had a significant relationship with. I can see reaching a point of being "friendly" with each other, especially if kids are involved.
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