How to Date Your Friend's Ex

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Forbidden fruit is the most tempting, but it could cost you a friendship. Navigate this tricky situation with these helpful hints.

Step 1: Think about it
Think about it. Is a potential relationship worth losing an established friendship? Keep in mind that if things don't go well, you could lose both.

Tip
Wait to start dating until the amount of time they've been broken up exceeds the amount of time they were together.

Step 2: Talk to your friend
Talk to your friend alone. Be open and honest about how you feel and prepare yourself for the possibility that they not only won't approve, but might end your friendship. At least for a little while.

Step 3: Make sure the relationship is over
In the event your pal gives the go-ahead, make sure the former lovebirds aren't still hung-up on each other. If either frequently brings up their old flame in conversation, has pictures of each other up, or regularly laments the failed relationship, reconsider your choice.

Tip
Steer clear if you think your friend's ex might be going out with you just to hurt your friend.

Step 4: Establish boundaries
As your new relationship progresses, establish boundaries with your friend. Although part of the fun of any new relationship is bragging about it, refrain from sharing information that could dredge up old memories or ignite any jealousy.

Step 5: Ease the tension
Ease tension by restricting PDA with your new love when you're around your friend. Tact and consideration will go a long way towards maintaining an old friendship while nurturing a new romance.

Did You Know?
In a poll, over 50 percent of respondents said it was acceptable to date a friend's ex.

[Gamesrock]

i dont see why people give a damn, they broke up, so they broke up, live with it, jeez

[nothatsaknife]

Next: How to date your friend's mom.

[MtaHead]

after you break up with someone you no longer have any claim to them. you have no right to say who they can and cannot date. if ur going to get mad when you friend wants to date ur ex, u might as well get mad when anyone else at all wants to date them. sure the situation is a little different but it IS very selfish to try to tell someone they can't date someone just cuz u used to. if u feel like that then you clearly still have feelings for them

[BlanBlan]

Step 1: Don't.

Most of the people who say it's okay to date your friend's ex simply doesn't have a friend who's dating his/her ex. At face value, they don't know how it feels. Once you experience it, you'll be likely to change your mind.

It sucks, man.

[Raven]

what about bro code "Never date with your friend ex"

[cinny]

so if they dated for like 2 years, you're supposed to wait 2 years? lol

[darkembassymusic]

Don't even think about it if you value your friend. I wouldn't dare try it but I guess that depends on whether you got good friends or not. I choose my friends very carefully so dating their ex is a definite 'no-go' for me.

[doganddice]

Went for it, made it happen, rocked that shit.

It was awesome.

[Zerogreelynn]

It just shouldn't be done.
My best friend is currently dating an ex that i feel seriously hard for.
No one asked me.
It hurts.
But it's not like i'm about to say something either, to much drama. It's not even worth it.

[DesminTaylor]

How to date your friend's ex: Don't

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[joyariffic]

asking can u date their ex will end your friendship

[Jebu]

Just dont give a fuck about your friends feelings thats how i would do it

[Rayzser]

This is probably the worst way to damage a friendship.

Fucking sucks.

[Baybieangel]

@Zerogreelynn Im with u... i had the same thing happen to me behind my back..if it was a random ex it think YOU and I would b ok with it.. but not some1 we had very strong feelings for.. and the fact that no1ask or even cared about our feelings made the situation worst... my ex's friends wanted to date me and i turn them all down, but he couldnt do the same.. what a looser.. you are way better off without these ppl in you life..

[ExtasyKid]

thats fucked up..
really, DONT date ur friend's ex

[TGFTH]

more than half of ppl dosent give a S++T about their friends

[jackuy]

i would never date my friend's ex... thats rude... and that means that girl is horrible so no way wants her

[BlateroStulidum]

Agreed. I don't get it, either. I'm not banging the love of your life... I'm interested in someone who could turn out to be the love of MY life and who you didn't want anymore.. and what if that one person just happened to be with your friend? Do you have to be alone for the rest of your life because of some stupid "bro code"??

[Sesumii]

@ThEaNiMaToRgUrU No, this video should be called "How to cross the IDGAF what happened to you boundary."

[StephTheYah]

Truthfully I Don't Feel Any Amount Of time Could Allow you to date your friends Ex.
I Know how it Feels And it HURTS.! My BestFriend Dated my Ex 3 months After we Broke up And i Was very Hurt.I Didn't Want to Say anythinq Cause it Just Causes Drama.But Seriously, i Still Had Small Feelingsz for Him and it hurt Alot):
Just Think Of How you would feel!