"A Couple Becomes A Crowd"

Exactly how many people get emotionally involved in a relationship? When you sleep with someone, could you also be unknowingly screwing the family as well? When a relationship unfortunately dies, precisely how many people could you be losing other than your ex? Think about everyone you have met through this former lover - (S)he's family, friends and possibly their child(ren), too. They could too get hurt if the relationship does not work out in the end. Now, what the hell are you supposed to do ... Do you continue to communicate, or are you doomed to losing them forever?

For a moment, let us question, how exactly could one person that you no longer have a relationship with control your relationships with others? Perhaps you're simply trying to spare yourself of the awkwardness and embarrassment, trying to avoid those individuals asking why the relationship failed, petrified of realizing you may still love your former lover. It could be all three, as they could result to be inextricably linked. However, you can't just run away from these things ... In one way or another, they will inevitably come up.

If you and your ex decide to maintain a friendship, it's easy to keep the bond rolling with the others who're involved. But, what if maintaining a friendship with your ex isn't in the cards? Well, then it boils down to how strong the bond is with these other people involved. Acquaintances, well then honey, build yourself a bridge and get over it - It's not the worth the aggravation and stress, you are better off just letting them go. But a truly close friendship? You have to have a discussion with them. Ask if their comfortable with continuing the friendship, regardless of the ex's dismay and being completely out of the picture - No matter how sappy talking about your feelings may be to you, and even with the fear of the frustration, it doesn't matter ... It has to be done.