[Blacksocialite]

I think it depends on how the relationship started and how you operationally define "friend."

If you mean, remaining friendly and on good terms after the romantic relationship is over then perhaps that is possible if the relationship wasn't horrible.

It would also depend on whether or not you were good friends before becoming romantically involved. And whether or not, one or both of you are harboring feelings.

I attempted to remain "friends" with a man that I was friends with for years before we became romantically involved. He was the one who pushed the whole "let's be friends" scenario. We would talk periodically on the phone and I think we may have hung out once or twice after our romantic relationship was over.

But, what I discovered later is that he was using friendship as a means to kinda keep me around. And, he would not share details about his romantic/dating life with me - although I would tell him about my dating life. He also attempted to rekindle a relationship with me although he was involved with another woman.

So, I ended it completely. I am convinced that it is very hard to remain friendly with someone you have shared your most intimate self with.

I think it's best to wish the person well and go your separate ways.