NO.
If you want the quick and easy answer, there it is.
However, if you want to learn and understand why not, continue reading.
Dating my friend’s ex is something that should NEVER cross your mind.
I don’t care if they broke up yesterday, last year, or 10 years ago.
You don’t date your friend ex’s under any circumstances.
Why not?
Well let’s talk about it, shall we?
First of all…
There’s an ABUNDANCE of women in the world who are the same or BETTER than her.
Why in the world would you settle for her?
Also, is it worth jeopardizing your friendship over a woman you aren’t guaranteed to stay with?
Even if your friend says that it’s OK, you still should not date her.
They have history together.
The only place you have in her life is in her history with your friend.
Dating my friend’s ex basically tells him that I could care less about how he feels.
Whether he still loves or loved her, I communicate I could care less.
And you communicate the exact same thing.
You’re being selfish, immature, and don’t deserve friends.
You have no self-respect, values, or morals.
Did I make my point clear with my “gentle” words?
Your friend will lose faith in you if you do date her.
Whether he claims to be over her or not, it doesn’t matter.
I don’t care how pretty, smart, funny, or nice she is.
I don’t care if you and her have the same views on life and want the same things.
You don’t date your friend’s ex.
And if you do, the price you should pay is losing your friend.
Just the fact she would consider dating her ex’s friend should say enough about her.
I’m more than sure she wouldn’t like one of her friends dating her ex.
It just isn’t right on so many levels.
I would never contemplate dating my friend’s ex.
Its wrong, unnecessary, and should never be considered or discussed.
End of story.
-Alex
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Robert says
Good call bro.
Alex (Administrator) says
Glad you agree with the article, Robert. There’s never a valid excuse for dating your ex’s girlfriend. Like I mentioned, there never has and there never will be.
-Alex
Just Limo says
Hey admin, i met this girl three years back we were just friends and things we fun as it was, we dint see each other so much, once a month a little talk thats all, weve always talked alot until we started getting close and last year she dated some guy i dint know, i was dating too, then they broke up so did i, then i met this guy his name is max we became friends, going out party buddies, then when she came from school we talked and thought maybe we should try dating, it was perfect till we all met, me max and her then she asked me you know him, h is my ex, i dint know. One time we went out and i saw them talking and laughin. I dint make any move for fear of being considered jelous or insecure coz she was kinda enjoying the talk. Was us dating a bad idea?
Alex (Administrator) says
If you and Max are still friends and hang out, I would leave her alone. There’s plenty of women out there and it isn’t worth ruining your friendship with Max.
-Alex