How do I become friends with my ex?

How To Become Best Friends With Your Ex In 9 Easy-ish StepsGet a digital divorce. Give each other your stuff back. Give it time. Date a ton of other people. Pinpoint what it is that you actually miss about your ex. After a solid year of no communication, feel free to drop him a line. Be sure that youre over him.More items •17 Mar 2014

Can you stay friends with an ex after a breakup?

Remaining friends after a breakup isnt always easy, but if you both truly want it and are willing to handle things carefully, it can be done. Just be sure its what you really want so no one ends up even more hurt by being broken up with twice — romantically and platonically.