Most of the time when an ex says they still want to be friends, they are really saying that they are not ready to cope with loss. This does not necessarily mean they want to get back together. “Can we still be friends?” is one of those normal things that people say when they choose to breakup– but in reality, this is not something you should cling to as a definite sign either way. Exes often suggest being friends because simply downgrading your relationship seems safer than making a clean break. Since they haven’t lived life without you, the unknown is scary.
