friends forever?

Inevitably in a relationship, females make the fatal mistake of making their boyfriends their best friend. When the break-up occurs, the first person she wants to run to to make things better is her best friend...now her ex, the person who broke her heart. Thus, the conundrum: Can you salvage a friendship with an ex?

Ex and I recently broke up but we have a two year old friendship. We really were the best of friends. Now that our relationship is over, is it possible that we can remain friends? Or is there a certain amount of time that must pass before a true friendship is possible?

Today is Ex's birthday. I believe birthdays are very special days; they should be annual holidays. I want to be there for him...to celebrate with him...for him. But the break-up is still too fresh. Is it wrong of me to not be there?

I know for my sake and sanity I need a moment of separation from him. But the idea of me losing my boyfriend and my best friend in one blow is devastating to me.

I know. I'm being THAT girl. The one who can't pick up the pieces and move on. I know I'm supposed to be stronger... He's the only guy I've ever really cared for.

This sucks so bad.

Will I ever be able to pick up the pieces and move on? Will I ever feel better?

Will our friendship ever be alright?