I think trust is a very difficult thing to regain after it has been broken. If trust was broken as mates, wouldn't there also be a lack of trust as friends too?

I think it takes special people and circumstances to be able to be friends after the relationship has died. It's not that it doesn't or can't happen, but it is more rare that it happens. I also think that maybe in time an ex couple could be friends after the emotions of the breakup have been dealt with.

I find it hard to be friends with someone I once loved deeply and the relationship has ended. I can deal in social situations just fine if we meet up, but I would not want to have them in my life any closer than being an acquaintance as it just tugs at my heart strings or my anger too much. It's better left alone for me!

Wishing you well!