The first stage of any grief process is Denial. How do you know you are in this stage?

The number one way is: You are still trying to be friends. FYI You can’t be friends with someone you are still in love with. If you are still trying to be friends within two months of a break-up you are setting yourself up for even more heartbreak. Your ex is probably trying to be friends with you because:
1. S/he still thinks you are a really nice person but doesn’t love you
2. S/he feels guilty
3. I’ll just say it- Hook-up sex (no, that doesn’t mean s/he is coming back, it means that your ex was lonely and knew you would be willing.