Can you be friends with someone you dated?

Yes, Staying Friends with Someone You’ve Dated Is Possible, and Here’s How. These former exes were not only in attendance, but they had remained good friends with the couple and were all too glad to celebrate their friends’ marriage.

Why does he want to stay friends after dating?

He may just want to be friends, and you may agree to it because deep down you think it’s a chance for him to fall in love with you again. Asking you to be his friend is selfish. Becoming his new bestie means watching him move on, watching him go on dates and eventually fall in love with someone else.

Is it possible to go back to being just friends?

Those types of people are hard to come by, and it makes sense to keep them around whenever possible. So it’s usually in both your best interests to try and keep the friendship intact. Before you can go back to being just friends, you have to make sure that she wants the same thing.

Why does my boyfriend just want to be friends?

Listen to what he’s telling you: he just wants to be friends because he’s not ready for a relationship. He is telling you the truth! A relationship with him would be a disaster, and he knows it. Instead of setting your heart on a guy who just wants to be friends, start focusing on your own life.

Why won’t my boyfriend let go of Me?

Or, maybe he doesn’t want one with you. If his goal is only sex, a friend with benefits, casual dating, or being a “player,” then no matter what he says, his actions will show what he really wants. If he won’t commit, but won’t let go either, then he’s clearly getting more out of the relationship than you.

Should you let go of a guy who just wants to be friends?

If you spend your time pursuing courageous, creative ways to grow and flourish your life, you won’t obsess about a guy who isn’t ready for a relationship. If you look up and meet God’s gaze, you’ll let go of a man who just wants to be friends. You’ll see and hear the roar of Something Greater.