^Yes, rare is the ex that you can *truly* be friends with. I would say I have one...
maybe two such exes who I can confidently say do not have an ulterior motive when they contact me (and vice versa), and it's nice!
"the great love of my life
so far" - I love that!
How much trouble would one get into by telling a significant other, "You are the great love of my life...so far!" ??