Re: Breakup Advice? Why would an ex want to be friends?

Thing is, you weren't dating all that long. So maybe he thinks that he actually does like you as a person, but that you weren't working out as bf and gf.

I am friends with a couple of my exes. One I just dated a few times, one I dated for several months. Thing is, I did not jump directly from dating to friends. Most people need a "cooling-off" period in between, and the length of that period varies a lot.

Perhaps it would be best if you don't spend too much time with him, just for a little while. If you feel hurt, take some time to get over your hurt--alone. Then, if you and he and your other friends want to spend time together, have fun.