Mary* and Joseph* are exes who dated for less than a year. In this episode of Zikoko Sunken Ships, they discuss how they should’ve been friends before jumping headfirst into a relationship, and how their friends influenced their breakup. Here’s their story:

Anita* and Cynthia* are cousins with a four-year age difference. They spent a lot of their free time together as children, but one incident changed the trajectory of their relationship. Now, it’s been over a decade since they spoke. Here’s *Anita’s story: 

*Amina and *Fatima had been friends for thirteen years. But one fight was enough to reveal the many times Fatima had tried to sabotage Amina, and now, the friendship is no more.

To *Yinka, *Chioma was the closest friend she had in university, until she asked her to make a choice: Jesus or their friendship. 

For *James, *Annabelle was his soulmate. Two years ago, he ruined his chance to keep her in his life forever, but blames his self-destructive behaviour for the loss of their relationship. Here is his story:

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here to witness the launching of two new amazing flagships from the good people of Zikoko. #ZikokoSunkenShips #VsTheWorld

You don’t know what getting your heart broken feels like if you’ve never been told any of these painful things before.

If you’re thinking of pursuing a platonic friendship with your ex, we think it’s important you read this article.