Is it o.k. to have ex partners as friends on Facebook?

Question

Should you accept friends requests from people you have had a sexual relationship with in the past if you are currently with someone and should you tell your partner if you receive a request?

Answer 1

I wouldn't accept the friend request.

Answer 2

sometimes it causes problems.

Answer 3

If you're over that person, then i see no reason why you shouldn't accept their request.

Answer 4

how long ago was this sexual relationship/?????

If it was a long time ago then yes

Answer 5

yeah, if they are your friend i don't see why you shouldn't.

and it depends on how things ended up.

but yeha i think is ok

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Answer 6

i dont see a problem as to why you would have to tell your partner... that is totally up to you.... if your partner has facebook and he is one of your friends on there then it is more than likely that he will know that you and your ex became friends on there through the stories on the home page.... but my only questioning is are you and your ex still friends and only friends? or is there still that sexual tension there? coz if u deo still have that sexual tension then i personally wouldnt add him... coz that can lead to temptation of the personal messages and not public comments on eachothers page.... then that could lead to other things... but if the two of u are friends and thats it.... thats great for the both of u and i see no problem with the acceptance of him.... but i would also question the fact of.... does your current boyfriend know you and your ex still have contact with eachother?

good luck

Answer 7

I accepted my Ex and my fiance new about it. I ended up deleting him though because I really didn't want to know / care what he was up to. If you are still friendly with them then its ok but otherwise don't bother.

Answer 8

That's a really hard call....Relationships on the internet can cause problems in the realtionship your are having in real life - if that makes sense. It's often perceived as sneaky and you have to admit there is good reason for that in a lot of circumstances. Perhaps if you both have partners and they are comfortable about it make it about getting to know each others partners on the net before you get overly familiar with eachother again..You make new friends in the process.

What is good for the Goose is good for the Gander... You also have to think how you would feel if your partners ex contacted him and he didn't discuss it wih you before making any decision.

Take into account why he is contacting you now? Is it clear on Facebook that you are in a relationship or does he think you might still be single????

Answer 9

First you should discuss it with your current partner and find out how they feel about it.  If they are okay with it then accept the ex-lover.  If you are uneasy about anything then don't accept the ex and especially if you feel they might start drama.