9 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Stay Friends With Your Ex (5 of 5)

8. Hanging out as friends will hurt

Imagine getting lunch or going for a walk in the park with your ex; things that you were doing when you were a couple. Of course, back in those days you were holding hands, kissing on a park bench, and enjoying the euphoria of being in love. You can’t do any of that because you’re just friends, but turning off your feelings is so hard to do! Who needs that kind of unnecessary pain?

9. It’s just unnecessary

Your relationship is over. Why would you want to remain close friends with your ex when it’s so important to move forward in your life? You’ve got other friends; spend time with them instead. Unless you co-own a business or have kids together, there’s really no reason why you should ever see your ex again. Cutting them out of your life isn’t cruel; it’s a sign that everybody needs to get over it!