Before you move on to try and be friends again, make sure you are actually sure about yourself and are not still in love with the person. If you are, back off immediately and don’t connect for some time. If you’re sure you’ve moved on and are not carrying any emotional baggage, maybe try the following.
Meet in neutral places
The biggest mistake is to meet at home or places you frequented together. This can lead to awkward moments and you don’t want to raise hopes for them, as well as yourself (in case you’re thinking somewhere in your mind that it may work out).
Stop being jealous
Easier said than done, I know. But if they find someone, stop being jealous. You don’t have to throw a welcome party for them, but you can be civil about it. Just because you two are not together any more does not mean this is the end of relationships for you both.
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Remove those pictures
Please delete those pictures immediately. Seeing those personal and intimate pictures over and over again can make you feel emotionally insecure.
Let out the hurt
Get rid of all that negative emotion inside you; let it out. Cry your eyes out, go on a break, invest more time in your passion, confide in a friend who understands what you’re going through. When you’re done with all the crying and cursing, you’ll realize it’s best to go your separate ways, but maybe you can be friends.
It’s friendship, not a relationship
The rules of a relationship and a friendship are very different, so don’t expect the same kind of time and attention now. Your ex, who is now a friend, doesn’t have to call you back or revert to you immediately. Also, they don’t have to discuss all their life and love problems and plans with you, and neither do you.
Staying friends with your ex can be a challenging thing to do, especially if the breakup was not mutual and things didn’t turn out alright. If you still want to be part of each other’s lives, do it with respect.
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