Exploring the delicate terrain of remaining friends with ex-partners, this episode shares personal experiences and perspectives on the challenges involved. Topics include the impact of lingering sexual connections, navigating friends-with-benefits zones, and recognizing when to end a relationship early. The discussion highlights the prevalence of run-ins with exes in the gay community and the use of the friend zone as an exit strategy. Emphasizing self-worth and the importance of trusting the process of life, the hosts offer insights on maintaining healthy boundaries post-breakup and when friendship might be feasible. Key Highlights: Defining Friendships with Exes: Exploring the feasibility and challenges. Personal Stories: Experiences and perspectives on staying friends with ex-partners. Sexual Connection: The impact of lingering sexual attraction on friendships. Friends-with-Benefits Zone: Navigating the confusion and maintaining boundaries. Ending Relationships Early: Importance of recognizing lack of connection or spark. Run-Ins with Exes: Commonality in gay relationships and handling awkward encounters. Friend Zone as Exit Strategy: Retrospective analysis and why friendship may not be feasible. Scenarios for Friendship: When it might be easier to remain friends, like after a first date or no sexual chemistry. Self-Worth and Trusting the Process: Emphasizing the importance of valuing oneself and believing in one’s path. ___ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Join our Patreon! Get access to deeper dives and juicier content around every episode! Move into the Modern Gayborhood for only $5 USD/month and help us produce Modern Gays. Your support pays for our hosting, audio production and episode research. Please check it out and sign up here! What’s included: Exclusive content, stories and behind-the-scenes Community chats with Daniel and Garet Exclusive voting power on episode topics/guests Daniel and Garet's personal journal updates ___ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Modern Gays is published every week. If you love the show and can support us, please subscribe and write a review wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening! Daniel and Garet Co-Hosts of Modern Gays https://www.moderngays.co