Episode 018: Can You Be Friends With your Ex?

Do you want to have a friendship with your ex?  Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov asks thought-provoking questions to help you figure out the real reason why you still want to be friends.  Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they explore the differences between a true friendship and a casual, check-in friendship.  On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Alina & Idit guide you with important factors to consider internally such as emotional attachment, closure, and potential ulterior motives.  You may find that your decision to be friends could change after listening to Idit & Alina's expert advice based on real client experiences.  Links mentioned in this episode:  Study mentioned: Griffith, R.L., Gillath, O., Zhao, X., & Martinez, R. (2017). Staying friends with an ex-romantic partner: Predictors and outcomes. Personal Relationships, advanced online publication. Episode 4: How To Heal After a Breakup: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/relationships-uncomplicated/id1232273542?mt=2  To send us questions you'd like us to answer in a podcast: Please write your question in the following form and email idit@iditsharonicounseling.com or alina@alinagershonov.com: Type of relationship (marriage, dating, etc.) Length of relationship Your story + your question to us Remember, you will absolutely remain anonymous  For more information about the podcast, Idit Sharoni, and Alina Gershonov visit: www.iditsharoni.com www.alinagershonov.com