Ex broke up with me, wants to be friends, I said okay, but acts weird?

[fleetiebelle]

Originally Posted by NewbieHere

I’d give her some space. Staying friends means she doesn’t want to be your enemy, but no chit chat, just nod and acknowledge when you see her, and that’s it.

Right, being "friends" in this case means more along the lines of being able to see each other at work and not having any drama.

[Moth]

Originally Posted by jobber12

So my ex gf broke up with me and we are in same work place. I said okay no problem and I just act normal and nonchalant. She acts weird around me like actively avoids me and I make light convo here and there whenever we are around. Just don't get why she is acting weird when she broke up with me and wanted to stay as friends.

Most women (and not a few guys as well) state they want to be friends after a relationship. This is just rhetoric.

Keep your cool. Be polite and civil. Nothing more.

[Sassybluesy]

Originally Posted by Gretchen963

Because she probably doesn't really want to be friends or maintain contact with you, but she doesn't really have a choice because you two work together.

Asking to "be friends" after a break-up is often code for "let's remain civil and polite to each other".

EXACTLY this. She wants for the 2 of you to be able to be civil to each other.


If you two pass each other in the hall, it's ok to smile and say 'hi'. And if it'd be MORE awkward to not talk to each other, than by all means, be polite. But otherwise, pretend like she's not there.

[ItsRick24]

No...just....no.
First of all, you dated a coworker. Red Flag #1. She broke up with you. Red Flag #2. Now she wants to be "civil" yet she avoids you.

I'd head for the hills. Avoid all contact with her, never speak to her again. She's dead to you.