Can You Trust Your Partner to Be JUST Friends with a Previous Lover? (Video)
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So your partner claims to be just friends with a previous lover…
Fact is, it’s only natural to continue to have feelings for your ex even after the break up. But what happens when your partner remains good friends with their ex? Is it possible for them to be ‘just’ friends or will they be prone to ’slippage’?
Is this really possible? Should you trust them?
We feel that love is not finite and that it’s very possible to love many different people for different reasons. We love our children, our parents, our friends, and our pets. We love them all dearly, but in slightly different ways.
So, yes. We do think it’s possible for your partner to remain friends with their ex girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse. There’s nothing wrong with this as long as there are no secrets about the relationship. Your partner should be completely open and honest with you about their feelings and where they stand.
How can you address the jealousy monster?
Even with full disclosure, there’s bound to be some jealousy from either their previous partner or from you. In today’s society, many treat their partners like they own them, telling them who they can talk to, where they can go, and when… The best way to combat the jealousy monster in this situation is open and honest communication and lots and lots of reassurance.
What if you suspect that there’s more than friendship going on?
So you’ve been completely flexible and trusting, but you have this nagging feeling that there’s more to this friendship than meets the eye?
If you believe that your partner is playing the friend card to hide an affair, you should… Continued on next page >>
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