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Can Exes Be Friends?
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Can Exes Be Friends?
  • Published_at:2017-04-12
  • Category:Education
  • Channel:The School of Life
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  • description: Partners who break up frequently think that the nicest thing to do is to try to remain good friends. But this nice-sounding gesture frequently brings with it unexpected consequences. It may be better to plot a different course. If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): https://goo.gl/bsVpAM Join our mailing list: http://bit.ly/2e0TQNJ Or visit us in person at our London HQ https://goo.gl/St7oev FURTHER READING “There are some very strong and socially-endorsed reasons why partners breaking up generally try to remain friends. To the person being – however nicely – rejected, the promise of friendship can feel like an emotionally-reassuring consolation prize. We may no longer be allowed to share their bed, have children with them or end our days in their company, but at least something can be rescued from the ashes: we will continue to be able to call them when we like, share our fears and go to the movies together...” You can read more on this and other subjects on our blog, here: https://goo.gl/GR45p2 MORE SCHOOL OF LIFE Our website has classes, articles and products to help you think and grow: https://goo.gl/evaWRh Watch more films on RELATIONSHIPS in our playlist: http://bit.ly/TSOLrelationships You can submit translations and transcripts on all of our videos here: https://goo.gl/FSso90 SOCIAL MEDIA Feel free to follow us at the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theschooloflifelondon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSchoolOfLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschooloflifelondon/ CREDITS Produced in collaboration with: Animation by Martin Stacey http://www.martinstacey.co.uk & Neil Evan http://www.neilevan.com
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