There is a saying that says 'only those lovers can forget about each other who didn't love enough to hate' [meaning - hate after they sepapated].

How about a 15+ year long distance relationship?
We were going to get married but things changed in our individual worlds. Now, though it's officially 'ended' we're even closer than before, best friends.
We can talk about anything (and do)

Catwoman, you are absolutely right!

hej Marta

Never give them a thought.

Perhaps, Dusk, because such relationships are in the past and may be better left there. Rather than dwell upon them. I could understand that viewpoint too.

my relationships with my ex's all started in friendship. Since the foundation is friendship, it is not so difficult for me to be friends with them after the break up. But i must admit, it took me sometime to recover the friendship!

... Somehow I feel I'll only really manage to let go and forget about my ex (now officially just a good friend), once I see him happy with a new partner...

I wonder if that sounds normal to you, or a bit sick ...?

Selamlar !

it is not sick to hope for the best for someone you once loved...or still love. it is pretty normal for me.

I have a very good relationship with my ex. He is nice person and before starting our relation we were excellent friends. After been together for a while we realized we just dont work as a couple and we broke but we still talk often, we are good friends...
I think that all depends in the kind of relation you actually had with your ex.