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Is it wrong for your best friend to date your ex?

Is it wrong for your best friend to date your ex?

If your friend still has feelings for their ex and had told you so, that’s a red flag that dating this person is a bad idea. It can be tough to move on from a relationship when those feelings still exist, and it could cause tension if you make a move before your friend has moved on.

Is it okay for your friends to talk to your ex?

It’s okay to talk to your friends about your ex, even though they’re friends with him or her. This should go without saying. It’s only natural you would want to vent to your friends about the person who ruined your life. Don’t feel like you can’t tell them anything without them running and spilling your secrets.

Why is my ex reaching out to my friends?

They want to know how you’re doing, if you’re thriving post-breakup, or if maybe part of you misses them, too. It’s possible they want you back but are just too scared to reach out, so they’re trying to put some feelers out there by talking to your friends.

Is your best friend ex off limits?

Rule 6: Jump-offs who have not been active for more than twelve months are fair game. Rule 7: Your ex’s inner circle of friends remains off-limits unless the ex grants permission. His associates are fair game without asking permission.

Can your best friend be friends with your ex?

“It’s okay to remain friends with your friend’s ex if it doesn’t bother your friend.” If you’re not sure how your friend feels about you having social contact with their ex, it’s important to communicate honestly and openly about it to avoid hurt feelings.

What to do if an ex reaches out?

Try these things on for size.

  1. Think about how it will affect you.
  2. If you’re currently dating someone, you should consider their feelings.
  3. Take your time responding.
  4. Keep your response light.
  5. Don’t rush into a response, friendship, or rebound.
  6. Be open and honest with them.

Do you want to be friends with your ex?

If you don’t want to be friends with an ex it’s because you want to move on from your relationship, turn the page, and move on while you rebuild yourself. On top of that, it’s not easy to meet someone new when you’re still seeing your ex. Staying friends with an ex: Does it work when you’re trying to get back together?

What to do when your ex is talking about you?

When you find out that your ex has been talking about you to your mutual friends, sooner or later you start doing the same so that you can show them that you’re also thinking about them. You’re not sending them messages directly because you don’t want to seem needy.

Is it possible to get your ex back?

Being friends with an ex also significantly increases your chances of getting your ex back. I’ll back up a little. I don’t advice telling your ex “let’s be friends” if you want your ex back. Huge mistake. Your ex might believe that friendship is all you want, and feel deceived/manipulated if later on you say you want to get back together.

When to ask your ex out after a breakup?

After the initial breakup, both you and your ex will doubtlessly need time and space away from each other to process the breakup and recover emotionally. Even if you decide the next day that you want to get back together, give your ex at least a month or two before you start making new overtures.