10 Signs You're Not Ready to Be Friends With Your ExSigns Youre Not Over Your Ex

A lot of relationships end with “Let’s stay friends”, even though neither really wants that. It’s perfectly normal to take some time and process the relationship before you can have a different connection to your ex.

Even if you really think you and your ex-boyfriend are highly compatible as friends, you should still take some time apart. Here are the signs you’re not ready to be friends with your ex, and trying to force a friendship will only lead to more emotional complications.

1. You're Keeping a Lot of Mementos Around

Getting rid of everything that reminds you of your ex isn’t always healthy after a breakup, but neither is keeping everything around. You don’t have to give up the gifts you love, but it is time to put the pictures of the two of you away for a while. Don’t destroy them, just give them a break, and any other mementos that only have emotional value connected to the relationship that ended should also be out of sight.

2. You Think There’s Still a Chance of Getting Back Together

One of the biggest signs you’re not ready to be friends with your ex, your hopes for rekindling the relationship are keeping you stuck. Even if you didn’t want to break up, you have to accept that’s how things turned out and let it go. When you’re still hoping for a reconciliation, you should be keeping your distance, not trying to be his friend.

3. You’re CyberStalking Him