9 Reasons Why You Cannot Be Just Friends With Your Ex

3. You cannot meet someone new or date anyone while they’re hanging around.

Imagine how awkward it would be to try and start a new relationship with someone while you ex is around. You won’t comfortable talking to anyone new and you’ll land up comparing every prospective new partner to your ex.

4. Somewhere at the back of mind you will always feel like getting back with them.

A part of you will always miss them and feel like you’ll can work things out this time around if they’re hanging around you. Sooner or later you’ll will land up sleeping together because it is very difficult to be platonic with an ex.

5. You will be constantly reminded of the past.

Every time you see your ex, you won’t be able to help yourself and your mind will wander thinking of all the memories of yesteryear, the good and the bad. You will be plagued with the ghost of your past, making it almost impossible to move on.