[header] How to go from dating to being friends again [title] Agree to give each other space at first. [step] For the first weeks or months after a breakup, space is key. If you try to jump straight into friendship, this is likely to backfire as you'll both be too emotional.
Agree to a set period of time to cease or minimize contact so feelings of attraction, romance, and resentment can fade. [substeps] The timeframe necessary is somewhat subjective.