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A very close friend of mine is falling for my ex, what should I do?

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sasysandy (Age:25 to 29)     When: More than a year ago
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I was sort of seeing this guy for a couple of months the whole time him saying here and there he didn't want anything serious, he just want to be friends (with benefits). I went along with this for about 3 months or so but in the end he didn't want to introduce me to any of his friends and I was never invited up to his house because he did want his sister to know. Anyway I got sick of it all and we became just friends.

But now him and one of my closest friends are getting really close, and he is playing all the same moves he played on me, on her straight in front of me.

Then the other night I apologized to him for not giving him a birthday present, and he said "oh no he did get one from me". But I was from her she just said I put in with the present. Then I asked "oh when did you see her?" and he said the week before he invited her to his house to help him clean up his house, (they are both clean freaks). But the thing is she had sort of canceled on me that day and then ignored an sms I sent.

I have been trying to act cool about it but I'm not, I'm really broken up inside, I have to see her at work most days she works in another department, I can't talk to her because I'm scared of killing a good friendship but it is really messing with my head, I'm having little stress attacks and all I want to do is hide away at home in my little world. I need help.

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DeepBlade
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DeepBlade (Age:18 to 24)      When: 9 months ago
Lol how far relationships have come since we were cavemen, we only used to have to worry about not having out partner eaten by a sabertooth tiger. Nowadays we have to deal with all this emo stuff.

Well anyway, are you worried that what happened to you will happen to your friend? Cos otherwise I don't see why you should be worrying about the relationship that ur friend is having. Move on.
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sleepyhead
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sleepyhead (Age:30 to 35)      When: More than a year ago
I think maybe you are looking too deeply into things. Have you considered that they are just friends? Were they friends before hand or only after? If you are not together anymore what is your actual concern of them being good friends?
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Austin
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Austin (Age:25 to 29)      When: More than a year ago
I think all you need to is forget about it. He doesn't look like he wanted to be with you, so that's his loss. And don't care about the fact that he is dating with your co-worker/friend. If they are happy, good for them. You should just say "well it happens" and move on. Instead of hiding away at home, you can show both of them that you are cool with it.
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UltraDramatic
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UltraDramatic (Age:30 to 35)      When: More than a year ago
You need to say something to your friend. You run the risk of her accusing you of being jealous, or wanting your ex back or something like that, but if you say nothing, then she might ask you why you didn't say anything if things go south. Speak up. Tell her you care about her, you care about your friendship, and you don't want to see her being taken advantage of.

You're going to have to risk it because you're looking out for her best interests.
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random-ren
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random-ren (Age:Under 18)      When: 4 months ago
Friends don't date other friends ex 's. End of story. If he's pulling off the same moves on her that he did you, he's probably looking for another friend with benefits. You should pull her aside and warn her and tell her what happened with you. She might see the error of her ways.
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Merry-Heart
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Merry-Heart (Age:30 to 35)      When: 5 months ago
First of all, you need to realize that this is not your problem. The relationship between these two is between them. If you put your opinion into it about how bad this guy is for your friend, she is going to think you are jealous. So, unless things are not going well between her and this guy, you should not say anything to her. Next, you need to get this guy out of your life. Stop hanging out with him. He hurt you in the past and continues hurting you by you continuing to be around him. Let bygones be bygones and leave the past alone. This may be difficult, but you need to let go of him totally and move on because being around him is hurting you. There is evidently a need in you that he was not able to fulfill, but you see him fulfilling it for your friend - letting her come over to his place to help clean, etc. By knowing what is going on between your friend and this guy, you are being hurt. It is better for you not to know. It may be hurtful to know that your friend is receiving what you did not from this guy, but I'm sure there is someone out there for you who can give you what you need as well. Think about it - it's time to move on!
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thatswhatyourmomsaid
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thatswhatyourmomsaid (Age:18 to 24)      When: 6 months ago
If you like him, tell your friend you don't want her to see him . A good friend will understand .
just imagine if they get into a relationship and, after telling you he didn't want anything serious, they got serious and had everything in their relationship you wanted but never got . That would suck, and you'd feel worse about it than if it were some random chick you didn't know .
she best steer clear from your exes, especially the ones you still kind of like . Its the rules .
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dhsakdhsaj
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dhsakdhsaj (Age:Under 18)      When: 6 months ago
Ewe to be totally honest the guy sounds like a total a-hole. You should definitely move on and get over it. Heyyyy, sucks for her he's probably going to so the same thing so just let her learn the hard way.
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ALWAYSclassy
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ALWAYSclassy (Age:18 to 24)      When: 9 months ago
I don't mean to sound harsh but if your "friend" is getting close to your ex, is she even your friend at all? That's like girl rule #1 not to hook up with your friend's ex. To some people that may seem petty, but I think it is just common sense and courtesy. I don't think she's your real friend. I would just let him play her like he tried to do you b/c that's what she gets. But before you get too riled up, talk to her about it. If she's really your girl she should leave him alone
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drinnie156
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drinnie156 (Age:18 to 24)      When: 10 months ago
You have to say something. Obviously it is affecting your health. The hardest thing to do sometimes are usually the right ones. Tell her but do it in a non-threatening way. Make sure not come off as jealous or trying to break them up. Just put it out there as a friend looking out for a friend. Maybe its different since he invited her to his house. Just make sure you speak up before its too late.
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Avril-Lavigne
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Avril-Lavigne (Age:Under 18)      When: More than a year ago
Okay well if it's bothering you that bad, then you are going to have to talk to her about it if she really is a good friend then she'll understand if not then that's her problem and you don't need a friend like her in the first place. I've been in almost the same situation. You can only do what's best for you because right now your heart is breaking and it won't stop till you talk to her.
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