If you’re going to break the Girl Code rule of ‘hands off my man even if I’m no longer dating him,’ you should follow these rules to get through it, good luck!
Grill yourself about what the attraction really is
Dating a friend’s ex-boyfriend isn’t just playing with fire - it’s a bomb that can implode your whole social circle.
Question his motives
Even mind-blowing sex ultimately isn’t worth sacrificing a friendship, so make sure you and Mr.
Take it slow!
If your conscience gives you the green light to pursue Mr. Ex, still take things slow, even more slowly than you normally might with any other guy.
‘fess up to your friend fast
If you may have something special with Mr. Ex, your friend needs to know. And she needs to hear the news from you.
Prepare for the backlash
If telling your friend you’re dating her ex was hard, this next part may be harder.
Follow your friend’s lead
As the wounded party in this situation, your pal (if she remains one) gets to set the tone for how friendly she wants to still be with you… and how mu
Be prepared to lose your friend
If you date a friend’s ex, be prepared for her to wash her hands of you.
Don’t spread the news on Facebook
Naturally, you want to tell everyone your new relationship status, but resist doing it on Facebook, cautions Dobrenski.
Ease into your social life as a couple
When you and your girlfriend move in the same social circle, presenting her ex-boyfriend as your new man requires some delicate maneuvering.
Don’t share relationship details with her
You may have shared the minutiae of your past relationships with your gal pal, from the weird way the last guy you dated chewed his food to t
Be patient
In situations like these, time really is on your side. Although your relationship with your friend’s ex may start out a little bumpy, if you behave gracefully and hone
