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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Should you stay friends with your ex and how do you make it work?

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It’s a no-brainer that going through a breakup can be tough and sorting out your emotions can seem like an insurmountable task when you’re in the thick of it.

Relationships are often messy and, between navigating heartbreak and singledom, many people ask themselves: “Should I stay friends with my ex?”

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