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Podcast: The Psychology of your 20s
Episode: 247. Can we be friends with our ex?
Description: A lot of us try to convince ourselves we can be friends with our ex in the immediate aftermath of a breakup, but is that necesserily the best idea? In 2022 I did an episode with my ex-boyfriend talking about how a friendship was totally possible, well since then it is obvious to say that I have changed my mind, and in this episode I give my reasons, including: Why we (mistakedly) try to stay friends with our exes The types of relationships where this feels possible The consequences How it impacts our new relationships, self esteem, and ability to f...