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About This Quiz
So you're not going to live happily ever after, but does that mean you can't still be friends? Navigating a relationship with an ex is a tricky thing. Do you have what it takes?
Did your ex talk about how good looking your friends were when you were together?
Yes, often.
Only the ones you thought were good looking too.
No, but there was certainly a lot of looking going on.
No, they would have thought it was rude.
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How long were you and your ex friends before you started your relationship?
6 months to 1 year.
Under 6 months.
1-3 years.
3+ years.
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If you hang around your ex, will you find yourself still physically attracted?
Yes, it will be hard to not touch them.
Probably, but you're not an animal.
You know you will. That's part of why you wondering if you should stay friends.
They are a good looking person, but the attraction is gone.
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Whose friends did you hang out with most during the relationship?
Only hers.
It was a good mix of both.
Mostly yours.
It got to the point it wasn't his or hers, it was "our friends".
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What made you most upset about your ex?
The way they talked to you.
The way they handled money.
Personality was too boring.
Never seemed to think about your feelings.
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Did your family like your ex?
Hated them.
Didn't seem to care either way.
Yes, but they weren't close.
They were like part of the family.
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Do you see yourself getting into another relationship quickly?
You're going to try.
If it happens, it happens.
It doesn't make sense right now.
No, you'd like to focus on yourself.
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Did you share the same hobbies with your ex?
No, none.
A few you discovered together
A few, but nothing you'll miss.
You did everything together.
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Would you take your ex back if they asked?
You don't know.
Yes, after working out whatever caused the breakup.
No, you broke up for a reason.
You'd take it very slow, but you think you would.
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Did you share the same political beliefs?
No, they didn't know what was happening in the world.
You mostly did, but didn't talk about it too much.
No, but you respected each other's differences.
Yes, you would come to consensus on most issues.
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What do you miss most about your ex?
The physical intimacy.
Having someone to hang out with.
Feeling special in someone's life.
The idea they would be there forever.
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Did you feel like you were a different person around your ex?
Yes, and you didn't like that person.
Not really.
You felt like you held a lot of stuff back.
No, they knew me for who you was.
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What attracted you to your ex in the first place?
Their body.
Their sense of humor.
Their kind heart.
You don't know, you just clicked.
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What role does this ex play in your life story?
Just another in a revolving door of exes.
They were the longest relationship you had.
It was an important part, but perhaps it needs to be let go.
This was your soulmate and will not find another.
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What did your friends say when you broke up with your ex?
Plenty of fish in the sea!
Try to move on.
If you need someone to talk to, I'm here.
That is the most shocking thing I've heard in a long time.
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How similar were you and your ex's habits with money?
You would never give them a dime for good reason.
They were okay, you just both suck with money.
You made a budget and mostly stuck to it.
They handled the money and you took some as needed.
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Are there any children, biological or otherwise, involved in the breakup?
They had a kid who hated me and the feeling was mutual.
Yeah, but we never got close and it won't be traumatizing to not see them again.
Yeah, nothing biological, but everybody got close.
You had at least one child together.
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Why do you want to be friends with your ex?
Maybe for a booty call.
It seems like the adult thing to do.
You were friends once, maybe you could be again.
Because you love and respect this person.
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Who usually picked up the tab?
You always did.
You went 50-50.
They always did.
It never felt like either of you did. It was "our" money.
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Did you like the same kind of movies?
No way.
No, but you tolerated each other's taste in movies.
Usually, but you didn't force the other to watch.
Almost always.
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How often do you think of your ex?
Only when people bring them up.
When you're around our friends.
You see them all the time.
Everyday. Maybe every hour.
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How would your ex react to an idea or belief of yours they didn't share?
They'd dismiss it outright.
They'd listen, but you could never change their mind.
They would ask questions and respect your opinions.
They would be open to the idea, even if they didn't grow to share it.
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What's the most you ever spent on a gift for your ex?
$1000+.
$100-$500.
$500-$1000.
I have no idea. A lot?
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Who initiated the breakup?
You did.
They did
It was legit 50-50.
You don't know. It just kind of happened.
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Did your ex give you time to yourself or to be with your friends without them there?
Never.
Almost all the time.
Yes, it was a good balance.
Yes, but you almost always wanted to be together.
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Did you have pets together?
They had a few you hated.
You had some they claim to miss.
Yes and it was hard to figure out what to do with them.
Yes and you still both consider them "our" pets.
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Are you really going to miss them if you never see them again?
It's mean to say, but probably not.
You'd survive just fine.
You'd like to at least know what happened to them, but you guess that's what Facebook is for.
You couldn't imagine a world without them.
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Did your ex make you truly happy?
Not really. They were okay.
Truly, no, but you were happy most of the time.
More than almost anybody you know.
Yes, without question.
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Would you introduce your ex to a new boyfriend or girlfriend?
That's not a good idea.
No need, they already know each other.
Probably if you thought they would like each other.
You already have and it was fine
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Are you hoping this quiz will tell you to stay away from them?
It doesn't matter, you're staying away.
It would be nice to have a little guidance.
Yes, it would confirm what you already believe.
No. You're hoping it confirms that you should stay friends because you really think you should.
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