Should You Stay Friends After Breaking Up?

Exploring the idea of staying friends after a breakup, discussing potential benefits and drawbacks, and offering strategies for teens wrestling with this decision.

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When a relationship ends, it's like a big change in your life, especially if you were close or were together for a long time. Suddenly, you're not a couple anymore, but does that mean you should stop being friends, too? It's a tough question, and there isn't one right answer, but let's explore what's involved and some ways you might handle this situation. Understanding the Situation First up, why did you break up? If it was a mutual decision and you both still like each other as people, staying friends might be easier. But if it ended on a sour...
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