Just because someone was part of your past doesn’t mean they deserve a place in your future

By Lauren Havens | Broadcast Reporter Staying friends with an ex after a breakup is something that may seem compelling and comforting in the moment, since most of the time being in college means shared social circles or group dynamics that are valuable to the both of you. But from what I have seen, these situations almost always do more harm than good. Being friends with an ex is like wearing an old sock. It’s so comfortable and familiar and it seems like they fit just right, but old socks tend to stink. So do exes. In most cases, staying friends with an ex is just a way for two people, or one person, to ignore the reality that the relationship is over. It puts the dynamic into a weird state of limbo, and figuring out boundaries can be tricky.

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