Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

How to Stay Friends with an Ex

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Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Dynamic and more videos in the Breaking Up category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com You’ve heard it before: “Can we still be friends?” But this time, you actually mean it. Here’s how to make it work. To complete this How-To you will need: Time apart Sensitivity A willing ex Step 1: Give it time Give it time. Right after the breakup, agree not to see each other for a while. No matter how amicable your split was, breakups are always painful. Allow time for wounds to heal before approaching the subject of friendship. Step 2: Make a clean break Resist the temptation to call them every time you’re having a bad day or see something that reminds you of them. To make a clean break, you need to learn to live without them. Otherwise, neither of you will truly be able to move on, or transition into a real friendship. Tip: Do not have sex with your ex; it violates boundaries and can ruin your chances of ever becoming friends. Step 3: Examine your motives Ask yourself why you want to stay friends. Do you feel guilty for dumping them? Are you lonely? Do you secretly want to get back together? If so, you’re not ready. Make sure you’re in it for the right reasons before initiating contact. Tip: Starting a new romance with someone
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25 Responses to “How to Stay Friends with an Ex”
  1. ComputerDownloads says:

    You just whip out a lollipop and all goes well ?

  2. ComputerDownloads says:

    @0LivLikaCherleadr0 Here’s a peace of advice, stop watching Howcast..

  3. 0LivLikaCherleadr0 says:

    thx :) i just broke up with the first guy i ever loved because i found out he liked a girl on my cheer team. but anyways he was my best friend before an i need to figure out how we can stay friends. if anyone else has any other ideas please comment

  4. Cliffs12345 says:

    Men take break ups harder.

    Bull shit most of the time its guys dumping girls.

  5. JihwanMusic says:

    Awww, men take
    break ups harder?
    Whoa…

  6. bockydo says:

    What if I fuck up on the ” dont have sex part ” . I mean I dont know about everybody else but when you stay friends with a girl sex is just something that comes with it lol . Even If you are broke up with them , they still like to live in there own little world .Why not let them ?????

  7. brutaka359 says:

    1:04 Miss the kitchen and the bedroom.

  8. pudgywudgy says:

    He gives her a lollipop. Thats the only thing I learned. Next time I see my ex im giving her a lollipop hahaha.a

  9. adheeshz says:

    Wish it was that easy! then again i dont want 2! Fuk em!! Wat a bullshit no such thing as ex friends! Useless Vid.

  10. llJAD3ll says:

    I never ask an ex, “Can we still be friends?” because I hate their guts.

  11. yesimriaz17 says:

    miss the SEX! fucking bitch.

  12. bloosygirl says:

    men take them worse?
    reply with you or your boy friend, if he has “had it harder”

  13. 1XxSLIPKNOTxX says:

    i dont even give a fuck if a grl brakes up with me i get over her like 1 hr l8r so ur stupid ass hell XD i have never been shit on like ony 2 yeah only 2 x

  14. GMTecano says:

    loooooooooooooooooooooooool Do not have sex with your ex ,

    Make a list why i need to keep my friends ? that is kinda crappy

  15. cherryblossomsakusas says:

    the study is correct…its because women (i am one) are usually more friendly towards other people so they have a lot of help to get past it…that doesn’t mean all men are the opposite. some actually get past it quicker!

  16. iloveSports1981 says:

    too late feck!!

  17. Aguero10Productions says:

    ide still fuck my ex…… lol

  18. ATouchOfMagic88 says:

    haha and what about your new girl/boyfriend its so akward if they are still good friends with the ex O_O’ seriously…its weird being friends with an ex, or that’s just mine opinion xD

  19. Phokis1000 says:

    THIS SHIT IS TOO INFORMATIVE LOL

  20. SmokinBabies says:

    fuck i wish i saw this 3 years ago, now im all fucked up and sad. thanks howcast :(

  21. midz500 says:

    ex could not ever be friends.

  22. bawoodgate says:

    why did we not get to see a demonstration about the sex like every other tip?

  23. djbanks3 says:

    @Anime101z lol

  24. morrisandlola says:

    do not have sex with your ex

    well theres cum all over the alphabet now. too late!

  25. zayin08 says:

    why do need to be friends with your ex if yr banging something else?? :S

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