Before dating a friends ex, you should have a conversation with your friend to see if theyre OK with it. If theyre not, it may be best to respect their wishes — or risk losing a relationship with them. So if your friend gives you permission to date their ex, be cautious and take it with a few grains of salt.

Is it wrong to date an old friends ex?

Life is never black and white and there is no hard and fast rule that says you can never date a friends ex. Be thoughtful and considerate of their feelings and be as transparent as possible when discussing your desire to date that special person.