Can ex's  still be friends,even though one person is in a new relationship?
538569
I'm great friends with my first girlfriend.  My wife was a little bit intimidated by her when they first met (and I deliberately kept a distance because of that) but now they get along great, and I can call her, go see her, etc., without causing any problems.\n\nOf course, if our relationship had been sexual, that might have made a difference in my wife being able to trust me with her.
62247
You can't. If they want to get together they will. She is your ex so don't worry about it. If your friend ditches you for her then they are not a good friend.
311548
They don't want to ruin the good relationship they already have. If you break up, then who's to say that you won't be friends anymore. It's all about trust and how well they know each other!
1109696
You can. those cute little habits might get annoying and your friends might wonder if you are ever coming back from MIA status.  But if the relationship is new and you still talk to your friend than it is not uncommon to be with your new love all the time.  Just make sure that you don’t spend so much time together that you get to the point were you can not stand each other.
452711
Look, just because you and him didn't work out as a couple, doesn't mean that you can't just be friends. Me and my ex of 13 years just went out to the movies together today to see "Silent Hill", I paid, he drove. We hadn't hung out for 3 years! I gotta tell you though, we had a blast just hanging out and being friends. I bought lunch after at "Jack-n-the-Box", and he came over to my house to eat it. It was the first time he had ever come to see where I lived since we separated. We have a daughter together, and for her sake, we discussed it, and came to the conclusion that, even though we parted on bad terms, we could set that aside and be friends. She was very happy to know we were being nice to each other. I would never have an intimate relationship with him again, but as a friend, he is a very good guy and a wonderful daddy. Do what your heart tells you. You know in your gut whether or not it would be a good idea to hang out with him again. Just remember that ex'es are ex'es for a reason...it didn't work out. Friendships are always nice to have though if at all possible. Good luck sweetie.
1089342
The new girl isn't going to fill any voids - she might keep you preoccupied for a little while, but thats about it.  You need to let your feelings for your ex come out - and you need to deal with them in order to really move on.
154722
It will depend on how open you are with your new girlfriend.  Keeping secrets about your relationship with your ex can make things tight when your new girlfriend finds out.  Be up front and honest with her, and openly tell her when you two spend time together and what you do together so that she isn't questioning in her mind what you two are up to {it's only human to do so, even if you trust the person} and it shouldn't be a problem.  Honesty is the best policy, and if she can't handle that, then I would look for another girl, or examine your friendship with your ex to make sure it is a healthy one, and one you should keep in the context it's at.  Good Luck! :)
19905
No, you shouldn't especially if you had strong feelings for her.  I recently broke up with a guy I've been dating for almost 3 months.  He wants to continue the friendship but I told him no, not this time.  I said maybe later when I'm completely over him, and it will all sort of happen by itself if we're meant to be friends.  Good luck.
59717
Actually, my ex-husband was my friend for years after we got divorced. The bad thing is, he has a new fiance, and he knows that she and I are arch enemies because of accusations she made about my son 8 years ago. Now that he is with her, we totally do not get along at all. I believe he only started dating her because I got married 3 years ago to someone he didn't like. (Childish, if you ask me, because I'm very happy). It's a jealousy thing, but I'm not pressed. But anywhoooo..yes, you can be friends with your ex. Just make sure it's for the right reasons. If your ex has an alterior motive, it will only cause problems for you later. Hope this helps!
593357
Former lovers can be friends, not that I've experienced exactly.  I have a couple that still count me as friend, some more that would slash my throat if they could.  First, remember YOU had an affair.  He is being generous and kind and that is worth something good.
488114
It depends on the situation. If you were still dating him when they got together, that's messed up and that's not a friend. But if it was an ex boyfriend, I think that's okay. As long as she comes and talks to you first about it. Not asking for permission, just letting you know what her feelings are. That's a true friend. I don't see anything wrong with friends dating other friends exs but they have to remember that friends come first
1178005
No, keeping in touch with your ex, unless you were really close before is not good.  I don't stay close to my ex because he told a friend of mine that we screwed when I never even saw him in the 8 days we went out.  Staying close to your ex is never going to help you get over that person.  HOPE THIS HELPS!!!!!!!!
508867
Friends are hard to come by..so there are so many guys out there girlfriend, go find someone else New...respect your Ex..boyfriend and date someone else..
528983
I have been in the same situation 4 months ago.I went with my ex's friend.Let me tell you that did'nt work out!!!You will always have to see yor ex,and when he moves on to another girl,well that is just unbaerable.Find someone new and exiting.OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW!!!
223342
NO, ONCE AN EX ALWAYS AN EX! TAKE IT FROM EXPERIENCE TRIED THIS TO MANY TIMES IN THE PAST. IT NEVER WORKS OUT. HOPE THIS HELPS!!!
1050863
yes it is but only if you or that person can have a friendship based purely on a platonic level. In other words you both have to either be over your romantic feelings for each other or you both have to be able to deal with them without them ever getting in the way of your friendship. Truthfully though some people cannot be just friends after the fact because they are all or nothing people...all the way together or not...there is no middle ground with people like this...and if you r your ex is like this friendship will never work because things like jealousy will interfere.
521573
It's normal.. we all go through the same thing.. (I mean unless we had a flamin' bad break up that is!) Does the current bf know about this? ..and deal w/it? He sounds like a kool dude if so. It'd be hard, but could ya like change where ya R hangin' out, so ya 2 don't meet up? I kow it's rough if ya got the same friends, right? If ya have a bad breakup ONE of the good things about it is you got a TON of bad info. to use mentally to get over the bad dudes. I mean if he beat ya up, dissed ya, you gotta make that memory a WHOLE lot better.. (helps ya get over the hurt.) How long it been since ya broke up? It'll get better, I promise! If it's too new a hurt, I think it's kool ya got wit another guy already too.. later-     melancholia