Is it normal for my girlfriend to be bestfriends with her ex?

I dont know what to do here. My girlfriend say she is bestfriends with her former boyfriend who has admitted to leading her on and never truly liking her. She says they have a good friendship so i dont know how to handle the situation. I require some outside opinion before I do anything rash.

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  • (.)(.)boobies

    Normally I think it's perfectly fine for people to be close friends with their ex(s); sometimes we get into relationships that should have been friendships all along.
    Having said that, I think the circumstances of her past with him are suspect. She MIGHT be harbouring feelings for him, hoping he'll eventually come around and, if he doesn't, she still has you. It depends on how strong her feelings were for him while they were together.

    One thing is certain, you need to be able to trust the person you're in a relationship with. Have a serious talk with her about it, without sounding like you're accusing her of anything.

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  • donotmockme

    I'd say its not good for you guys considering she's dating you and should not only view you as her boyfriend but her best friend or potential best friend. I think it's okay to be friends with an ex but when you're in a relationship, it's not healthy to be besties with an ex.

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  • Blue_Velvet

    I don't know, he seems like a third wheel to her. Most likely she will turn to him whenever you have argues or break ups. I think you should be aware of that.

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  • mountain-man82

    I dont think its normal at all. Seems like shes still harboring feelings for him. Id have a serious talk with her before doing anything rash though.

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    • Mike0912

      What do I do if she completely denies having feelings for him?

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      • VirgilManly

        She's lying.
        If she values your relationship, she should stay away from him because it makes you uncomfortable. That is not an unreasonable request.

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  • ilovetoiletrolls

    I'm friends with one of my exs but certainly not "best" friends. I hang out with him every now and then and my boyfriends don't mind at all.

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    • CrimsonDeadly

      BoyfriendS? :P

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      • ilovetoiletrolls

        ya, I have two

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  • RoseIsabella

    Dump her, you can do better than this chick. I personally think she's still hung up on this jerk and wouldn't know a nice guy if he fell out of the sky and hit her on the head.

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    • CrimsonDeadly

      A nice guy that hit her on the head? :O what? xD

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      • RoseIsabella

        Well, a nice guy wouldn't hit ya on the head deliberately. He would fall out of the sky and hit ya on the head by accident on his way down.

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  • Stryk3istrukuout

    I personally don't think it's normal, or cool. It's inconsiderate of her to do that while she's with you. Relationships are a privelige and she doesn't have the right to be between the both of you and shouldn't hop in a relationship if she is unsure of what she wants.

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  • ladygee2

    I'm a very forgiving person and like staying friends with my exes. If you trust her there's no reason to have a problem with it.

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  • Mersaphe

    Friends with benefits

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  • rockcandy281

    Sounds like she's hoping he'll come around and might be settling for you. I don't know her though so I can't tell ya for sure. Good luck.

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  • Tommythecat.

    People who are friends with ex's are ALWAYS weird and clingy people.

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