I dated my high school sweetheart for almost 2 years. Orchid2 is right when saying that some ex's make the best of friends. My ex knows me better than some of my best friends do! I have another boyfriend now but whenever I need relationship advice, believe it or not, I go to my ex. He knows me best on how I act with a significant other so when I need to find out if I have a right to be upset with my boyfriend or if I'm overreacting...my ex is able to let me know! It takes a little while to get over the awkwardness but if you stick through it, ex's come in very handy! Here's a cool fact: my ex and my boyfriend met for the first time a month ago....and they got along!!!!!