my boyfriend just broke up with me because he didn't want relationship stress but told me he wanted to be my best friend but it would take some time obviously for me to get over him. my prom is in 2 weeks and i have this friend that doesn't have a date. he's a really fun guy and id have fun with him but im worried ill ruin his night because i won't stop thinking about my ex boyfriend during slow songs and stuff. my ex boyfriend said he would still go with me and i still hope for that small chance he'll fall for me again and realize he made a mistake of breaking up with me...who do you think i should bring?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? NoCandy answered Monday April 27 2009, 11:27 pm: I went to the senior prom with my ex boyfriend, and it was horrible. We were best friends before we dated, and for some reason thought it was possible to be best friends afterward. He said we'd go as friends and it would be okay, but it wasn't. It was terribly awkward all night and he kept hanging on me like he was putting on a show to make people think we were still together. I ended up hanging out with my girlfriends, while he ended up saying nasty things about me to his guy buddies.
I know everyone's situation is different, but from personal experience, I think you should go with your friend. You should have fun and just forget about your ex. When you catch yourself feeling sad, don't allow it. Just say "this is my prom and I came here to have a good time, so that's what I'm going to do."
If your ex is going to realize he made a mistake and want you back, he's going to do it, but you shouldn't have to do anything to make him realize it. Maybe seeing you having fun without him will make him jealous and realize he misses you. I don't know.
In the end it's up to you to decide who you'd like to go with. But if you think there's a chance your ex could ruin your big night, don't go with him.
Hope you fun at your prom... that's what they're for! --NoCandy [ NoCandy's advice column | Ask NoCandy A Question ]
Sami143 answered Monday April 27 2009, 12:15 pm: Well if you want your ex back i say go with him. Do something really fun on your date and show him what he is going to miss. Just have a fun time. Dont act sad because your not with him be happy and guarenteed he will probably regret breaking up with you. Tell your guy friend that your still not over your ex and you would feel bad because you would want him to have fun at prom and you would probably be a little sad. He will understand. hope i helped =] [ Sami143's advice column | Ask Sami143 A Question ]
amygwen answered Monday April 27 2009, 11:20 am: You should definitely go to prom with your friend, without a doubt. I know that right now it feels like you'll be sad during slow songs & stuff, but if your friend is fun he'll do his best to try & make you feel better and stuff like that. Trust me, when you actually get to prom and you start dancing and having fun the last thing you'll be thinking about is your ex boyfriend. I know that you might not believe that now, but when you have a break up, the best thing to do is hang out with friends and do fun things to keep your mind off of it.
And, even if you do get a little sad during the slow songs - you won't ruin your friends night. Don't go with your ex boyfriend - he will make the night worse, seriously. Have fun!! [ amygwen's advice column | Ask amygwen A Question ]
christina answered Monday April 27 2009, 5:20 am: I think you should go to prom with your friend.
I know you think your ex made a mistake of ending the relationship, but he did what he thought was right. It's good he still wants to be friends, but going to prom together could be awkward because one of you will still have feelings for the other. If your ex doesn't have feelings for you romantically anymore, you should accept it. I'm not saying he doesn't, but it could be that way.
Go with your friend. It could help take your mind off of things. Besides, you need a little space & time to clear your head. Break ups are hard, I know, but you need to get away from the other person sometimes so you can fully recover and not continue hoping for something that could not happen. [ christina's advice column | Ask christina A Question ]
Darby answered Monday April 27 2009, 5:06 am: I think you should bring your ex boyfriend. It's not fair for the other boy to get your attention stolen from him by someone that you're not with. Let him find someone who will think of only him on prom night. As long as your ex is still up to it, take him. Don't get your hopes too high that he will want to date again though. You don't want to be too disappointed. Just go as friends and try your best to give him a little bit of space and time to think about things.
Hope this helps.
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