In a perfect world when a relationship ends, we would all want it to end amicably. No one wants the drama and fighting that can sometimes occur at the end of a relationship to make it more difficult than it has to be. It is quite possible to end the relationship amicably... but does this mean that you should always end the relationship and remain friends? If both parties are able to do this and not have the friendship interfere with each moving on with their lives that is one thing, but if one holds onto that friendship hoping it will morph into a relationship again, it can be very difficult for them to move on with their life. You may say you are 'still friends' but you actually have to BE friends and each needs to think how this will work within the dynamic of their new life.