The controversy over whether people can be friends with their exes is perennial. Is there value in keeping someone in your life when the romantic spark is gone? Or is it better to cut them out completely and move on because the relationship has run its course? It may not always be cut and dry because romantic breakups require a full reworking of the dynamic between partners—and not everyone wants to put in that work. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Which leads us to another persisting question: What about the friendships made through an ex?