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How can I stop caring?

Okay my ex and I stop dating about a year ago. We then didn't talk for awhile, we then ended up patching up and became friends. The problem is whenever she has a problem for example something is troubling her, I start to worry about her. Or if someone says something about her I get pissed off at them. Like I know it sounds mean because she is my friend still, but I just don't think I should be like this about an ex. Is bad that I still care about her this way?

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Once you have feelings for someone it will always be there. You may not like them as more than a friend anymore but you will always CARE. Just because things didnt work out between the two of you doesnt mean that you should stop caring. She's still your friend and caring is one of the most important things to a healthy friendship. If you want to stop caring because you feel awkward around her because shes your ex just means you need more time and your not ready to fully commit to being her friend. It's not a bad thing to care, it's good because your looking out for her.

  • 7 years ago

    No its not bad, you just care for her thats all. Dont think of her as an "ex" like another person you dated. Think of her as a friend, like you said so yourself. Its absolutely normal to care about your friends. :)

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