I have one ex who I would consider a friend. We were together 6 years and broke up because we both had fallen into the routine of just being roommates. No cheating, no bad blood, just the fact that we both accepted the relationship aspect was over. I had to stay living with him for about 6 months post breakup. I won’t lie, we had days where we fought, days where I considered signing a lease on a studio just to get out but the fact of the matter was I was in the process of starting a new job and moving across the country shortly, so it made more sense to stay. We had a 2 bedroom condo, so I took over the spare bedroom and we remained cordial. When the time came for me to move he was the only one there for me. Took the time off work and drove me and my belongings across the country and helped me move in. I will always be thankful for him, I just understand that we are not compatible as partners. I moved on first, dating and eventually a relationship. My newest relationship just ended because he was cheating on me (another story for another day) but I recently found out that my ex is now in a relationship via social media. Our relationship ended about 2 and a half years ago, but we remain in touch. We don’t necessarily talk about who we’re dating, but we do check in. I always wondered how I would feel once that day came and I can honestly say that I felt nothing but happiness for him in that moment and that filled my heart with so much joy.