Should you stay friends with your ex if it costs you a future relationship? 🤔 In this honest conversation, we dive deep into one of the most complex relationship topics - maintaining communication and friendships with former partners. What We Cover: ✅ When ex-friendships work (and when they don't) ✅ Co-parenting dynamics and healthy boundaries ✅ The "dinner table test" for appropriate relationships ✅ Social media boundaries with exes ✅ Transparency vs. secrecy in current relationships ✅ When it's time to let someone go Key Takeaways: The Dinner Test: Would you be comfortable having your ex sit at dinner with your current partner? Transparency is Everything: Hiding texts and being secretive destroys trust Respect Your Partner: Their comfort level matters more than maintaining old friendships Co-parenting Success: How to maintain healthy relationships for the kids' sake Social Media Boundaries: Navigating Facebook friends and Instagram follows Real Stories Shared: 🌍 Long-distance relationship reunion attempt in Cape Town 🐕 Co-parenting a dog (yes, really!) ✈️ International travel with ex-partners, new partners and kids 🏠 Living as neighbors while co-parenting Whether you're navigating co-parenting, dealing with a partner's ex-relationships, or trying to figure out if that friendship is worth keeping - this conversation covers it all with real experiences and practical advice. The bottom line? Honesty, transparency, and respect for your current partner should always come first. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is simply let go.