Johnathan Davino and Sydney Sweeney show us how to stay friends as exes

Break-ups tend to be ugly as they can bring a messy end to all kinds of relationships, no matter how good they were. Finding grace and enough forgiveness to forge friendships in the aftermath is no easy task, but it can be achieved. When you are in a position where you might run into your exes multiple times, being friends with them can be easier for both of you. 

There can be a number of reasons why you need to be in touch with your ex, such as professional obligations, running in the same circles, or even shared custody of children. Being friends or even courteous to your exes in such cases would save you a lot of mental stress. Additionally, just because someone can't fit your life romantically does not mean they couldn't fit in your life as a platonic friend or acquaintence.

Many celebrities who have split up are seen hanging out with their past beaus. Sydney Sweeney was recently spotted with her reportedly ex-fiancé, Johnathan Davino, getting lunch together in LA. Whether or not the sparks may fly again, handling a breakup with maturity is refreshing to watch. The duo started dating in 2018 and got engaged in 2022; their paths were rumoured to have split last month.

How can you be friends with your ex?

It is fine to be friends with your ex, as long as your feelings towards them remain platonic; otherwise it could interfere with the fate of your future relationships. Both of you need to be on the same page as well; you can successfully create a friendship with an ex-partner as long as both of you have clearly defined boundaries and mutually understand that there are no future expectations of this friendship.

These kinds of friendships can't be formed if there are lingering feelings and expectations. If you faced abuse in your relationship with the said partner, it's better to cut ties with the person instead of staying friends. Experts suggest that it's best to take a break before you jump into friendships with an ex in order to be sure that you want to be friends with them.

Many celebrities, such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, have remained friends post-divorce as well, while raising their daughter – Apple Martin. B. J. Novak and Mindy Kaling, who dated once upon a time, remain great friends, so much so that Novak made a speech during Kaling's Walk of Fame honour. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, and Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are some other examples of couples who remained to be strong friends even after failed relationships.

When it comes to Bollywood, many celebrities have exceeded expectations when it comes to forming harmonious relationships with their ex-partners. Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor went from a public relationship and breakup to forming a friendship that allowed them to star next to each other post-breakup. Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan did the same. Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan continued to remain friends and worked with each other post-divorce.

These successful exes to friends are here to show you that being friends with an ex-partner is not as daunting as it may seem. Having said that, it's okay to let go of a person as well if they don't serve you or life well without feeling guilty over it.