Let's say your parents thought you had the perfect mate. The kind of person who always came over bearing gifts or helped out with the yard work — but at home, you knew this person was a lying, cheating asshole. Then one day you decided no more. This relationship was over and you were moving on with your life.

Just one problem — your family still considers this asswipe a friend.

Even if it is simply on Facebook, family should cut ties with the loser who broke your heart. Seriously.

You don't want to avoid going to see your mother because Mr. (or Ms.) Cheating Ass will be there trimming the shrubs. And you don't want to constantly hear, "I wish you two could work this thing out."

Once you've gotten your family to break up with the ex, don't be a fool and reconnect with your old flame. Because no matter what Ask Men says, you can't and should not be friends with your ex. It's too easy to fall into bed with him or her and then that leads to a whole 'nother set of problems.