Is it better to remain pals after breaking up or to cut it off completely? It’s definitely a tricky question, and so we asked our readers if they are still friends with their exes, and we were pleasantly surprised by their responses...

Results:

• Yes! Most of them, in fact!: 62%
• No way -- cut all ties, that's my motto: 17%
• I don't make a habit of it: 15%
• Yes -- have to keep a "back-up" on standby!: 3%
• Shhh! I am, but my current guy doesn't know: 3%

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