Breaking up is hard enough without having friends that are mutual between the two of you. How do you keep those friends? How do you avoid talking about your ex or asking questions about him? Well, take a look below!
They don't need to know your side, but they do need to know your feelings and that you'll need time apart from them to get over your ex.
Yes, it'll be hard, but when you come back to your friends? It'll be easier. Don't take too much time, but a little distance will be good.
Yes, I totally agree that your friends should listen to your ex problems, but if they are friends with your ex? You can't gossip about him to them, it isn't fair.
...when you hang out with them, so that way you can avoid that particular party or that outing.
That wouldn't be good for anyone!
Just don't expect them to take your side (see above!)
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Which is NOT going to be easy.
No matter how much you want them to talk about him.
Yes, they might talk about him sometimes, but it'll be an accident most of the time.
That doesn't mean you want to hide everything from those friends, but it could get back to your ex if you reveal everything that you are feeling.
Yes, yes, I know I said to distance yourself, but that shouldn't last forever, so make sure you stay in touch with those friends after you've taken your time.
Don't be that girl. Seriously, just don't.
If they start to trash talk your ex, don't give into it, just take the high road.
Time will heal all of your pain if you let it.
If you DO talk about your ex, limit the time. Seriously, don't keep the conversation going and ask about him.
Seriously. Don't. Do you really want to know the answer?
Sure, you'll have to be careful what you say, but you do need to share your life with your friends too.