Ex's? Is is appropriate to keep in contact?

United States
February 2, 2007 8:13pm CST
So I dated this guy for over 4 years during high school and a bit after and we were engaged and then he cheated on me, broke my heart and all that but that was over 2 years ago now and I was wondering if you feel that it is still appropriate for me to keep in touch with him. We were great friends and I realize that we won't ever be close again but I'm afraid that me and him talking would upset anyone he's dating or will date in the future. I just don't know what to do? Any suggestions?
4 responses
jan135
@jan135 (535)
• Australia
7 Feb 07
I think this is a very personal thing and you need to decide for yourself. I personally have kept in touch with my ex. even though he lives in the UK. It also depends on the circumstances too. So have a good think about it and decide in your own heart whats best for you.
weemam
@weemam (13372)
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5 Feb 07
well if you want my opinion , I wouldn't want anyone for a friend if I couldn't trust them , he betrayed your trust when he cheated on you so I personally wouldn't bother with him again xx
hitzphillygirl
@hitzphillygirl (1235)
• United States
3 Feb 07
If you don't really *need* to, then it's probably best not to. Otherwise, it's fine, as long as everything is on good terms.
slickcut
@slickcut (8141)
• United States
3 Feb 07
Well I think the guy really done you wrong,however if you are ok with being his friend i suppose it is fine..I would not ever get involved with him on a romantic basis ever again though,i would not trust him..Sometimes people are just meant to be friends and nothing more and maybe that is the situation here..As far as upsetting anyone he is dating that is up to him to make it ok with whoever he is with,just let them know that friendship is the basis of your relationship..you can never have to many friends..good luck