Case of the Ex...

Randomly, this week has been a total case of the ex boyfriends.  And NOT just my own ex.  I have just noticed that I still obtain my relationships with ex's that aren't even mine.  I do in fact have a friend relationship with my own ex.  We are honestly friends.  And to tell you the truth, yea, I know we dated for 5 years, yea I know it was a tad bit serious for such a young age, and yea I understand how awkward it may seem to outsiders, but I have no problem with it.  Especially because I see him now and can't even remember that he was my boyfriend at one point in my life.  I don't know if that is how it is for other people, because really, I don't know many people that continue a relationship with their ex beyond that couples point.  Like one of my besties for example,  she maintains a relationship with her ex boy toys to a certain extent.  Usually when she is single, she has no problem being friends with past boyfriends.  Talking, hanging out, and nothing more.  Yet, at the time of a new relationship, any relations with past boyfriends are depleted. Now the question is why?  Is it that women shouldn't be friends with their ex?  Should men?  I honestly have no problem with it.  Even being in a relationship, I would never mind my significant other having an ex as a friend, AS LONG as it was in a respectful manor.  If it is apparent that there are still mixed emotions involved, then of course HELL to the NO to that option.  Otherwise, grow up, it is possible.  I asked a duo of dudes yesterday if they minded their girlfriends having their ex boyfriends as friends.  Surprisingly, they agreed with me.  They said that if you trust the person you are dating, you should trust their judgement in deciding with whom they are friends with.  Honestly, the MOST mature statement from any men I have heard in a while.  Of course these are the same men that create a combined name for themselves and constantly feel the need to use it publicly. But that is besides the point.  All I am saying is that if you have no more feelings, and you both get along what's the issue?  Stop being so insecure people.