It depends on how bad the break up was.
If it was nasty and hurtful on both parts....then you can catch me when I have forgotten about it and no longer want to hurt you.
If the break up was amicable, then there is no problem being friends. I mean, there is no reason I would want to hurt you so, why not.
If the break up was hurtful on one side, then you wait until whoever was the hurt person gets over it and try to mend things.
I dont like to burn bridges, but when I dont care for you, then its time to move on. Thats just how I am. I can ignore the h*ll out of someone whether they are in the same house or away across the country (which is something I have to work on).
Bottom line: If you can be friends, why not.
Sometimes some of your best friends can be an ex.
But having an ex as a friend hasnt worked for me yet.
Q