subject: From Loving Couples To Buddies? [print this page] Some people said that after breaking up with a former lover friendship rarely occurs afterwards. Others state otherwise because they reason that former lovers can be good friends. After break-up, it is as if nothing had changed.
Couples have a hard time dealing with their feelings especially right after they've just broken up. All of us have been into that place where we wanted to be our ex-lover?s friend.
Choosing to be a friend to your former lover isn't a bad thing. You two spent a lot of time together and it would be such a waste to throw all those happy moments right down the drain right? It is only natural that you'd still want to be in touch with her. Being a good friend is different from wanting her back. Here are some ways to find out how to be a great friend to her.
Before starting, assessing your feelings towards your former lover must be first realized and established. Because wanting him or her to be your friend as only a friend is different from wanting him or her back into your arms. When you are sure of your feelings, try talking to him/her, make a conversion. If the conversation goes smoothly and comfortably then it's a positive sign.
We all know that encouragement and emotional support are the building foundation in forming a great friendship. Friends give out emotional support to their friends especially when they're down. She might notice how much you care for her just by offering her the support she needs. Therefore, if you think you are not able to provide her with it. Then you are truly selfish and you do not want to be friends with her at all.
When problem emanate, she might come to you to confide with her troubles. When this situation arises, be open-minded in helping. Giving good advices and by just being with her will make her feel good and grateful that you were there in time of her difficulty.
After she realizes how much of a friend you've been, she'd now acknowledge the fact that you are actually a caring and positive person. Thus, proving that you can indeed be great friend to her.
