Navigating the Transition from Angry Ex-Lovers to Close Friends

Reframing a relationship with an ex-lover can lead to a close and loving friendship by practicing skills such as getting off the emotional roller coaster, finding solid emotional ground, admitting love into your life, weighing the emotional cost, and stopping projecting. Other skills include performing triage to determine which partners are worth saving, practicing forgiveness for your own well-being, learning to motivate your ex-partner to become a friend, and making a peace offering to build a new foundation for friendship. By mastering these skills, you can create deep connections and understanding with former lovers and partners, enhancing your life with diverse friendships.