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How to deal with an ex in social situations without losing friends
Prepare your remarks in advance.
Before you enter into a social situation where you may be asked about your ex, you should have a few short answers prepared. If you were together for a long while, you can expect a few unwitting folks to question your mate's absence.

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- This can lead to hostility and unavailability. Look for tips on what to say beforehand and use the situation to your advantage before speaking to the host or group of friends.
- Some people will try to sneak up on your boyfriend by asking if he is still open to picking up clothes, if he met someone new, or if he recently grew and ran his social network. Prepare your responses ahead of time to avoid making the situation awkward.
- Set up a meeting with your ex at a time when you are not busy. If you are out of work, it can be wise to set some aside for after school only times.
- If you just recently broke up, some people may ask about your well-being. Remember, it isn't the break up that matters, it's how you deal with it that will determine how you get on with your friends afterwards.
If you just recently broke up, some people may ask about your well-being. Remember, it isn't the break up that matters, it's how you deal with it that will determine how you get on with your friends afterwards.