Can men and women stay friends if they have already been lovers. ?
366784
Yes, I have a wonderful friend who was a lover and we still talk every so often.  It depends on how much of an adult you are (and of course it helps to be friends before intimacy)  Good luck!
727274
you are best friends and not lovers.keep you friendship is better than lovers
595804
I'd say that depends on the depth of your friendship.  If you're truly great friends, the friendship *can* survive.  But I'd really recommend talking it over thoroughly first.  One of you might want a strict "friends with benefits" arrangement while the other falls in love, and that ain't gonna end up well.\n\nI've had several "friends with benefits" relationships, and they ALL ended up remaining good friends.  But, of course, your mileage may vary.  It's up to the two of you to evaluate your friendship - is it worth the risk for a little fun on the side?
610507
They can. I have a guy and girl b/f's. The guy and I have been friend for almost 8 years. He's my friend. And that's all he is. I love him, but not like that.
485355
Being friends w/ someone you really cared about is very hard for guys , I dunno about females. Im talking loved, im not talking a one night stand fling... If these guys are people that were really special at one time , you just have to understand where they are coming from and they need to respect you as well w/ your choices.. Now if they were flings.. lol then you have a real problem
269810
why not? It's pretty important that the girlfriend be able to meet the other females so she knows who he is dealing with when it comes to him hanging out with that individual.  But if the girlfriend can approve of the female, then hell yea.. it's ok to have friends.
785100
Not really. One party might be feeling guilty and trying not to hurt the other more, or just as likely, trying not to make an enemy unnecessarily.\nLovers can drift into becoming friends but fall out of love at the same time.
394712
i think there are guys and girls out there that are just friends...but there will always be that air of sexual attraction between them.  most of the girls i've been friends w/ have ended up in bed w/ me. =?
666905
Yes. Just be her friend for now, but not too good of one or it will just help her stay with the other guy too because then she'll have the best of both worlds.  Let her know how you feel about her and that you are there for her, but that until she is free from other ties that you need to keep your distance.
215719
It is not easy to leave someone you have been with a while.  When you are close, and you aren't meant for each other it is even worse.  Maybe you guys could become friends again after all the hurt is over with.
488847
with the colse friend we can share feelings...love,hapiness,sadness, problems. and with those felling friends can stay forever for eachother in their lives
1163989
Yes, of course. friend ship between opposite sex very possible and very good and healthy. But always avoid meeting each other in alone. And if possible have friend of good age difference, preferably elder age.  Good luck.
1053407
Good one, but I think it all depends on both parties. If they agree to just stay friends then I think they will stay that way without thinking of that "one thing". And second of all, their upbringing. If they grew up in a society which values relationships over sex then there wouldn't be any problem. I'm talking about waiting til they get married.
363425
Of course, but don;t wait too long. You were friends already and the trust you built is the foundation to build on. The feeling have probably already been incubating for awhile, time to let them out to grow.
680688
its either lovers or friends..dont kid urself
236167
No the only way to have a lasting relationship is for both people to be completely open with each other. If their not open it shows lack of trust and their is no relationship unless their is trust.
929133
Yes, but they have to be on board aswell.    In college i had a great friend with benifits and we would call each other for booty calls all the time.We were good friends that tried to date, but knew that it could not work, we did however enjoy the physical with each other.   The funny thing is that i would call him over, then make him leave right after and he was totally cool with that.  After i started seeing someone seriously we ended the sexual part but remained friends.  I am now married with a child and he is friends with my husband and i.  My husband knows about the relationship also.  I kept things very open.