Recent break up. Should we be friends?

Hey yall !

Just ended a relationship. It was mutual. It was super emotional when it happned however we were able to talk about everything that needed to be said. We ended on good terms. Its just my SO got super distant, ghosted me, never wanted to spend time with me, i was the only one putting in effort from the start. The relationship was just making me super unhappy and his feelings towards me were unsure. He was literally my best friend and i was obviously able to see a future with him. Which will likely make it harder if anyone else were to come into my life.

But, i guess my question is..

should we keep texting or should we just stop talking? Keep in mind, the text are super dry now anyways.. but to cut him off completely? I just dont know. This was my first love, first relationship and my first break up. So im not sure how to go about this. I wont b able to see him for a while.. itd hurt too much, and i wouldnt know how to act as just a friend. Problem is, we have the same friend groups.

So should i be trying to hold onto a friendship? Especially since this is a time where he needs someone the most (not related to the break up). Or should i just let it go completely.

Also, hes met my family and they all expect him to be with me for a long time.. how can i make it less awkward.. they keep inviting him to stuff :/