Can you be friends with an ex who still loves you?

It’s hard to be friends with an ex you still love, but it’s possible. For some people, love isn’t something that they ever really “take back,” even after a romantic relationship has ended.

Why does my ex who dumped me want to be friends?

There are four main reasons, Rebecca Griffith and her colleagues found, why exes feel compelled to maintain a friendship or to suggest doing so: for civility (i.e., I want this breakup to hurt less than it will otherwise), for reasons relating to unresolved romantic desires (I want to see other people but keep you …

What does it mean when your ex says he still loves you?

It’s a definite sign your ex still loves you if he keeps popping into your life. 2. He says he still wants to be friends AND tries to make time for you. Most of the time when an ex says he still wants to be friends, he is really saying that he’s not ready to cope with loss.

Why does my ex want to be friends with Me?

There are all kinds of reasons why an ex wants to be friends, but one thing is for sure and that is that they still care about you. At this point we might not know in what way they care for you, but in any case it’s a good sign!

What does it mean when your ex-boyfriend wants you back together?

This is often a sign that your ex is considering making some movement toward you (emotionally speaking). That could be as simple as opening the lines of communication. It could also be as serious as asking you to get back together.

Can your ex break up and still be in love?

It is certainly possible that your ex could break up with you but still be in love with you. That is especially true if there is an upcoming major change in your ex’s life where he or she feels that they must decide between you and something where they feel pressure to do the right thing for their future.