Yes. We still talk to each other. I can forgive easily, but don't mistake that for being soft. They treat me alright. Apart from what caused the breakup, but if I can put the past behind me, then I feel better for it. It's just hilarious that they can't find another woman "decent enough". Even more hilarious, when these ex's reckon that they're handsome enough. I think their ego needs fixing. .

This is how I feel.
If he didn't want to be my friend then, why should he get to be my friend when he dumped me?

I have been friends with an ex when we decided the relationship had run it's course. Eventually just seems less communication takes place as time goes on and eventually just fades to an acquaintance type level. Still can be friendly to each other, when you possibly run into each other.

No! We totally cutoff the communication.

absolutely we are friends, and I wouldn't want it any other way.

My feeling is why repeat relationships that have already proven to be mistakes.

I watched my ex for awhile, from afar, and saw him be miserable and make his next relationships miserable, and said nah don't need that.

Didn't think the kids needed it either. They were curious (or rather their spouses were), as adults, and had a little contact then let it drop.

Just having history with someone does not mean they care about you or will not use you further. I can't see how people delude themselves in thinking an Ex will have a your best interest friendship with you, or your kids, but I guess it is vaguely possible in a few exceptional situations.

I just always thought it better to invest my friendship energy in someone who has more potential for being worthy of it. There are good people in the world and I would rather focus on them.