Question of the Day #4

Friends with your ex-lover ... is it possible?

How would you answer? The 8 top-ranked fan videos are below. Record yours and Be On The Air!

🎤  Record & Be on the Air

On the air now — tap to play ’em all!

▶
8 top answers, back to back

Watch the original question segment on YouTube →

Sometimes things end amicabily, other times, not so much. When it comes to being friends with your ex, it is complicated, especially when it comes to seeing other people. Are you friends with any of your exes? Would you date someone who is friends with their ex? Let us know.
On the Air Now — Top 8
#1 Allyson S's answer
If it's a good breakup, then yes. And a bad breakup...
Allyson S · Philadelphia, PA
“I think that you can definitely be friends with your ex, but it really depends on the situation. Um, for me personally, I'm friends with one of my exes because we ended mutually, like, it was a good…”
See Allyson S's full answer →
#2 Bennett G's answer
Friends with an ex? I'm friends with two.
Bennett G · Signal Mountain, TN
“The question, "Can you be friends with your ex?" I think you absolutely can. As long as you're all on good terms and, you know, it's a healthy relationship, I think absolutely. I'm friends with two…”
See Bennett G's full answer →
#3 Yasmine J's answer
Exes can definitely be friends - if they're adults about it.
Yasmine J · Laurel, MD
“Uh, we definitely could because we were in the past. So, when you're friends with someone before and then that takes place, it makes it easier. Especially when you're, like, adults about it, you can…”
See Yasmine J's full answer →
#4 Julia W's answer
My ex told me he would cheat, so, no.
Julia W · Colorado Springs, CO
“Absolutely not. We broke up because it was long-distance, and he said he wanted to date other girls near him, but he didn't want to break up with me in case he liked me better. Absolutely not. I…”
See Julia W's full answer →
#5 Nick B's answer
In most cases, no, but I've seen exes work before.
Nick B · Baton Rouge, LA
“Honestly, in most cases, I would say no. Um, they were in the past part of your life, and usually when you guys break up is because you guys aren't agreeing with something or whatever the case may…”
See Nick B's full answer →
#6 Reeana M's answer
Sure, I could get along with my ex.
Reeana M · Springfield, NY
“I think that I could be friends with my ex if- 'Cuz I think I would choose people who I could get along with, even as just a friendship. I'm also, like, I also get along with people very easily, so I…”
See Reeana M's full answer →
#7 Nora O's answer
Well, did we end on good or bad terms?
Nora O · Austin, TX
“I think that you can be friends with your ex if y'all ended the relationship on good terms. But if you ended the relationship poorly, then why would you want to be friends with your ex? Hmm?”
See Nora O's full answer →
#8 al b's answer
There's too much tension to be friends with an ex.
al b · buffalo,Ny
“Yeah, I don't think you could be friends with your ex. Uh, there's always that unwritten tension, and it just wouldn't work, even though you might think it will.”
See al b's full answer →

Think you can beat these 8?

🎤  Record Your Answer
More answers (16)
Allegra E →Samantha S →Greg T →Neva S →Victoria S →Beatrice H →Hedgehog →monila →Melissa N →Hailey T →Scott C →Jordan M →Andrew S →Jayson N →Quinn H →Elijah R →
How the Game Works
1Record your video answer to this question — right from your phone.
2We review every answer before it airs.
3The top 8 go on the air — featured on this page for everyone who lands here.
Explore More
Play more BeOnTheAir games
Free MoviesComedyActionHorrorSci-FiWesternsFamilyRomanceDramaMultiplayerAll games →