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While some people might frown at the idea of dating their friend's ex, others can understand how that attraction could be formed in the first place. By nature of the fact that you both have the 'friend' in common, you will probably have other shared interests too. Perhaps, before the relationship between your friend and their partner came to a close you were all members of the same sports or movie club.

You might have frequented the same wine bar on a regular basis. The truth is that you were already part of the same circle, part of one another's lives. You may even have got together because there was a lot of talking to do when the old relationship broke down. It's not unusual for a shoulder-to-cry-on pal to become a lover. But is it right? And if you think it is and you are dating your friend's ex, can you maintain good relations with all concerned, or will the damage be irreparable?

Unfortunately, your relationship with your friend may well be temporarily or even permanently damaged by the fact that you are now dating the ex partner. You being involved with your friend's ex means that the friend can no longer confide in you about issues they had in the relationship. You may also find yourself unfairly used as a scapegoat for the failure of the relationship. Even if you and the friend's ex only got together after the break-up you might still be cited as the reason it all went wrong. When people are hurt they are quick to point fingers. And let's face it, any break up hurts. If you date your friend's ex those fingers could well end up being pointed in your direction.