When you’re dating someone, sometimes you realize somewhere along the way that things just won’t work romantically between the two of you. Perhaps you’re incompatible or the spark you’re looking for just isn’t there. Whenever this happens, you think of breaking it off before things get any deeper, but what if you’re still interested in being friends afterward?

If you both think you’re better off keeping your friendship, scroll through the gallery below for five tips to help ease your transition from "almost couple" to "buddies."


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