Its okay to talk to your friends about your ex, even though theyre friends with him or her. This should go without saying. Its only natural you would want to vent to your friends about the person who ruined your life. Dont feel like you cant tell them anything without them running and spilling your secrets.

Should my friends be friends with my ex?

Breakups are tough enough to deal with without having a falling out with your friends, too. Having to share friends with your ex is far from ideal, but its not the end of the world. Good friends should still be able to have your back, even without cutting off your ex.

Should your friend date your ex?

Before dating a friends ex, you should have a conversation with your friend to see if theyre OK with it. If theyre not, it may be best to respect their wishes — or risk losing a relationship with them. So if your friend gives you permission to date their ex, be cautious and take it with a few grains of salt.

Why is my ex still talking to my friends?

Typically they do it as a desperate attempt to stay connected, or as a means of getting your attention whether positive or negative. Let this be a way of ridding yourself of hollow friendships as anyone who is truly your friend would respect your wishes if you asked them not to respond to your ex.