Friends and Family When people break up, many initially think about how to choose who gets the TV and who gets the futon. However, once those things are taken care of, more long-term choices become apparent - do you have to divvy up friends, too? In short, the answer is *no*. You normally don´t even know every single friend that your friend has. You don´t agree or disagree with who your friend sees when he/she isn´t with you - that´s your friend´s choice. Your friends and family should be perfectly capable of maintaining friendships with both you and your ex. To force them to choose is cruel and unnecessary. You have to help this too. Don´t ask your friends to convey messages. Don´t ask about your ex through your friend. In short, don´t *use* your friends. www.romanceclass.com