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New Study Reveals Whether You Can Really Be Friends With an Ex

By ryan-seacrest Sep 11, 2025 | 7:57 AM
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We all know Seacrest supports staying friends, but can it really work? An offical study was conducted and the answer is no. 

They did a study at the University of Arizona and came to the conclusion that no, you can’t be happily friends.

Apparently every contact you have with an ex – including texts, phone calls, and e-mails – makes you 1% more miserable.

Do you agree? Listen back to the debate here

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