In our age of social media, it can be easier than ever to stay in touch with your ex, long after you break up. Heck, I still regularly converse with guys I dated back in high school over Facebook. But what about a real life friendship with an ex from not so long ago? After all, you still have a lot in common--and still travel in the same circles, meaning you're going to run into him regardless. Is it okay to stay friends? Or are you just setting yourself up for future disaster?
We asked Allison Pescosolido, M.A. and Andra Brosh, Ph.D., co-founders of Divorce Detox.. They suggest that first you clearly define what you mean by the word "friend."
