Breaking up...

I don't think so. its impossible.

sorry bg I did nto see. :)

i shink its possible, if u have self dignity

i hd experienced it..
it was long time ago..
Now im glad that it happened,

By "friends" if you mean maintaining a decent acquaintance, of course yes.That's possible. Breaking up doesn't always have to be nasty. It is possible, at least for some, to maintain cordiality.

But if you mean friends, as in people who you feel very close to and would share your joys and sorrow with, then it's completely out of question. Cordiality is a word reserved to describe the visits of foreign diplomats, not relationship with bosom friends.

It's possible , Why not.
If the two lovers break-up cause they can't makea good couple, they can still be good friends. But normally they will not do so, as the samuthayam will speak bad of them.

After having been lovers, after having rehearsed mentally marriage, after having contemplating raising a family together if the relationship thaws it means lack of commitment, lack of courage, lack of steadfastness, lack of dependability on whichever person who wishes to opt out of further closer, more meaningful relationship. Such wavering, unstable nature speaks of immaturity or irresponsibility or pure selfishness. For people who allow the family elders to choose their partner, the matter of adjustment comes with the package of commitment, duty & diligent effort, it is a simple process of maturing into fruitful relationship without serious complications or heartburns. Still want to risk it?

After having contemplated marriage to each other if a relationship breaks then there cant be close/true friendship.The couple can never become bosom buddies but they can maintain the semblence of friendship.Call eachother once in a while to see how the other is doing.But that could just be the extent of the friendship I guess.Ofcourse both would move on and settle down with someone else and by then one would suppose the wounds to have healed enough for them not to cringe when they meet face to face.My take would be aquaintance is possible but friendship??It would def take two really sturdy hearts.

Very Interesting!! Hmmm Let me put the cases practically.

First case the pair should be very practical like as in case of Lamby,KM or Bingle. Say if that guy and girl breaks their affair and turn it to be friendship, can that girl or guy can digest if their X-Partner has an affair with another one in front of them? If you say it is possible that means that you are very practical person and if your partner is also have the same kind of mentality then no problem at all.

Second case if you are still possessive with your partner even that relationship turn out to be friendship, don ever look at your partner in your life again.That is not advisable.You may be practical but your partner is not then i think this idea will suit better...

Altogether second case i will prefer, remember it is not a conservative decision :roll:

Is it possible for lovers to be just friends?
hmmm....tough question...it depends on the reason for the breakup and how long you've been together....

If they've been together for a short period of time, then it's possible to be friends because your feelings may not be so deep. But I think it's impossible because no matter what, once you are in love with someone, even after you break up, there is a part of you that still has feelings (that's the truth). It makes it impossible to be simply friends, especially if you've been with that person for years. If it was a mutual break up, then you still care about your ex and wish him/her well. And you can try to be friends, but it won't be easy and you can't hide your true feelings. Perhaps time will heal...(I'm not so sure...I don't think so...)

Also, it depends on how confident the partners are about their friendship after the breakup, (especially if they were friends for years before they became lovers); if they believe they can honestly be friends and value their friendship more than the love they had, maybe it's possible to maintain a friendship...and there are cases where, being friends is far better than lovers (even if you still have feelings)...

but in the end, it will never be the same...so it's impossible for lovers to be just friends (in most cases)....just my thoughts...

:)