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I (25F) got into a relationship with my guy (31m) who was my best friend in Aug. Things were great. we hit off really quick. we like all the same shows, interests, and music, everything. We were both getting out of abusive/horrible marriages so we had that in common. I am full time single mom of 2, and he had weekends with his 2 kids. we both worked full time as well as both living with our parents till we could get on our feet. Honestly, even though we were busy and life was crazy and things were ok. We had a talk a couple of months ago about how we needed to slow down and agreed. So honestly him telling me that he wanted to break up last night wasn't too much of a surprise, but im still very hurt over it. not that it happened just the way it happened. 
Heres the issue. we both want to continue being friends. He is my best friend. we can talk to each other about anything. I want to be friends but dont know how to push this hurt aside. I love him and always will. i know he loves me but isnt in love with me. i think we will make better friends than lovers, but how can we make a friendship work after a failed try at a relationship?
<bot>: In a relationship with best friend. He broke it off but we want to continue being friends. Is it possible and if so How can we make our friendship work when a relationship failed