Is it fine to date a friend's ex?

[softhoney]

Yes

No

[Summeroflove]

I think it’s fine… They aren’t with them anymore and if someone is jealous you’re dating their ex I think it’s a problem the relationship is over. I don’t know why some people feel they can control what you choose to do because they like or dislike it. As long as they aren’t with them anymore.

It would depend on the reason they broke up though if it’s a good idea. If your friends ex cheated, was abusive, or just wasn’t a good partner. You can expect this individual to do the same thing to you at some point or another. But that’s your choice if you wanna take that risk, but for me it’s not worth it. But if your friends ex maybe your friend is the one who did something, maybe they just weren’t compatible, etc. Then I don’t see why not to date.

You can go try a few dates and see if maybe things would work out between you. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this I understand too. But some people are different what’s right for some isn’t for others.

[ab2shifty]

Maybe for some people.. but I would never do that to my homies 🤣

[myylightshines]

Damn you sexy af

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

I think that is a question for the friend with the ex… If they’re okay with it, then guess it’s not a problem… If they’re not and you value your friendship, then that wouldn’t be a good thing to do…

[valentina4eva]

i think it depends on how close of friends? the ex of a close friend, absolutely not!!🙅🏻‍♀️🙅🏻‍♀️ ex of a distant acquaintance, maybeeee…

[OlderAndWiser]

This is an issue where you can't expect people to respond in a logical and rational manner. Unless you are extremely desperate and your friend's ex is the only guy who will ever ask you for a date. . . it's a horrible idea.

[DaisyM23]

i personally find that incredibly weird but i guess it also depends on why they broke up, if they dated in school and broke up mutually and you get together 5 years down the line i guess it's okay - but in cases of cheating, or the person breaks up with your friend, i think it's icky - either way i'd rather not lol

[Xia1994]

there's still some feelings between them it could be feelings of hurt or even of love so you dating them can hurt someone who is supposed to be Your friend, who wants to hurt their friend? not me. Plus there's way too many men in the world for me to go for a friend's ex honestly.

[DJB72]

Yes, as long as it was an amicable break. I have several friends who ended up marrying another friend's ex from the group at my church 25 years ago.

That said, none of them had slept together while dating, so it wasn't usually a messy breakup.

[The_Reverend]

After having an ex close friend date my ex wife then I can definitely say it’s a shit thing to do if you want to keep your friend. Maybe if you talk to your friend about it but I’ve lost too many friends that only think with there dicks and have no respect for others feelings.

[AaronKrieger]

It all depends on the situation.

For example, I have before, but we weren't close and it had been a while, so it was fine. However, if it is recent or you two are close, then you should talk to your friend about it first.

[whirled_up_girl]

I wouldn't. There was one time a friends ex started to show interest in me. I wasn't interested back but just the fact that he openly showed interest in me was enough to cause problems with me and my friend. I can't imagine what would happen if I would have actually dated him or even considered it.

[jshm2]

Depends if you want to remain friends, and/or you can trust they won't be banging behind your back for "feelings" coming back.

It's always awkward for all involved, and it's why most don't do it.

[IslaTheWitch]

depends... it's good to learn from the mistakes of others rather than make them again by ourselves :D

[thatshydork]

Only if they say they’re fine with you two dating.

[shanshu]

Bad idea unless you want to risk losing that friend, also even if they are fine with it you wouldn't do it out of respect.

Besides even if you did want to date them, arnt you curious to find out why they broke up?

[molonski2]

Absolutely it is , they are NOT together , go for it , no problem , have done it many times.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

I personally never would. Thankfully, I don't know too many of my friends exes.

[exitseven]

Yes, but if it a close friend maybe get his permission to do it.

[JHAYES317]

Depends on how close you are…acquaintances or casual work/school friends, yeah. Close friends…I’d say avoid that…

[Nikki1989]

It is fine to date anyone that is single and available.

[ChiTown33]

Probably not without thier blessing so to speak. I would never do that to one of my friends.

[LiamJHayden]

I don't care but a lot of people will end the friendship if you do, so always check.

[Rapport]

I wouldn’t be okay with that shit personally, it would make me too uncomfortable.

[OtterMan68]

Depends on how much time has lapsed since heir relationship