<description>&lt;p&gt;A lot of us try to convince ourselves we can be friends with our ex in the immediate aftermath of a breakup, but is that necesserily the best idea? In 2022 I did an episode with my ex-boyfriend talking about how a friendship was totally possible, well since then it is obvious to say that I have changed my mind, and in this episode I give my reasons, including: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why we (mistakedly) try to stay friends with our exes &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The types of relationships where this feels possible &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The consequences &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How it impacts our new relationships, self esteem, and ability to find closure&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How to be friends with an ex if you MUST BE &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Essential boundaries for a friendship with your ex&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode is the only time I have redone/revised an episode so we hope you enjoy. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;PREORDER MY BOOK: &lt;a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/"&gt;https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow Jemma on Instagram: @&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#"&gt;jemmasbeg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow the podcast on Instagram: @&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#"&gt;thatpsychologypodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;For business: &lt;a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com"&gt;psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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247. Can we be friends with our ex?

NOV 12, 202441 MIN
The Psychology of your 20s

247. Can we be friends with our ex?

NOV 12, 202441 MIN

Description

A lot of us try to convince ourselves we can be friends with our ex in the immediate aftermath of a breakup, but is that necesserily the best idea? In 2022 I did an episode with my ex-boyfriend talking about how a friendship was totally possible, well since then it is obvious to say that I have changed my mind, and in this episode I give my reasons, including: 

  • Why we (mistakedly) try to stay friends with our exes 
  • The types of relationships where this feels possible 
  • The consequences 
  • How it impacts our new relationships, self esteem, and ability to find closure
  • How to be friends with an ex if you MUST BE 
  • Essential boundaries for a friendship with your ex

This episode is the only time I have redone/revised an episode so we hope you enjoy. 

 

PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/ 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business: [email protected] 

 

The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor. 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.