Generally, there are many compelling reasons why partners who have broken up remain friends with the person they have broken up with; however, nicely rejected, they may seem like a consolation prize.
It’s likely one of the first questions that come to mind when a relationship ends. The friendship following a failed romance feels as if it is a necessary consolation prize. Statements like these come up all too often.
No matter what happens, we will always remain close to one another.
We will always be friends.
We should still meet.
To the person executing the dumping, however nicely the execution is done, the promise of friendship is equally attractive to both of them. In the meantime, we can call them when we want to, share our fears and watch movies together. Furthermore, we’re deeply attached to the idea that we’re not monsters, and friendly people, always try to be friends with our exes.
