http://www.williamhenry.com/ | Dating someone close to your ex can be done, but it needs to be handled right. While you should treat her like you would any other woman you would date, you also need to be prepared for the personal fallout, and the fact that she already knows plenty of details about you.

2. So, you and your girlfriend have broken up. But there's a plus side: during
the relationship you got to know her cute friend, and now that you're
available, that friend seems interested. Now you need to figure out how
you go about wooing and dating someone from your ex's circle of friends.
Here are the steps to take.

3. If you're like a lot of guys, the first question you're going to want to answer
is: Am I even allowed to date my ex's friend? Don't worry though, the answer
is unequivocally yes. Your ex doesn't get a say in your life anymore, and as
long as the friend is interested there's no reason you two hooking up should
be forbidden.

4. However, there's also a big "BUT" that goes on the end of that answer. Dating
an ex's friend may not be forbidden, but it will likely cause some damage and
hurt feelings. Depending on how serious you are about the new woman, and
how your ex and the friends you two share are likely to react to the situation,
deciding that you two can date doesn't necessarily mean that you should.

5. Before you start the wooing
process, you need to honestly
figure out why you want to hook
up with your new girl. Are you
really interested in her, or just
interested in making your ex
jealous? If dating her friend is
just a method to get back at
your ex, it's best to stop now.
Revenge is never a good
foundation for a relationship,
and is likely to cause more
problems in your personal life
down the road than it's worth.

6. Just because you and your new girl already know each other doesn't mean
that you get to skip steps in the dating process. You have an existing
relationship as friends, but not as a potential couple. Treat her like you
would any other new woman you're dating: talk about common interests,
gauge her interest, and make your move when the time is right.

7. Once the two of you agree to date, don't think that a previous
acquaintanceship means you just skip past taking her out on a well-
planned date or two. Take her out to a restaurant she likes, and dress to
impress her like you would any other dating prospect. Putting in effort is
important at this stage – wear a respectable shirt and slacks that'll make
her proud to be seen with you.

8. Once you and your ex's friend
are firmly dating, treat your
relationship like you would any
other. Don't keep it a secret or
act like you're sneaking around.
Tell your friends about how
much you enjoy being with each
other, and make it official on
social media where people can
see. Neither of you has anything
to hide, and acting like you do
only makes it look like you're
ashamed. Don't be. You've got
nothing to hide.

9. Dating her friend might cause some tension between you and your ex, but it
doesn’t have to permanently ruin your post-breakup relationship. Be respectful
of your ex’s feelings, and don’t let your new relationship stop you from staying
friends (if possible). Also, don’t try to stop the friendship between your new
girlfriend and your old one. If they want to be friends, be respectful and
encouraging toward their friendship.

10. Even though you should go about the dating process like normal, keep in mind
that your new girlfriend has probably already heard lots about you from your
ex. She may not say it at first, but eventually some of it will come up. If you're
going to be dating her, get comfortable with that idea before it happens.

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