If your friend did the breaking up, its more socially acceptable to date your friends ex. Under all circumstances, it would be a nice idea to just ask your friend politely if he or she is okay with it. He or she may still have feelings for the ex, even if it happened a long time ago.

Is dating your best friends ex wrong?

If your friend still has feelings for their ex and had told you so, thats a red flag that dating this person is a bad idea. It can be tough to move on from a relationship when those feelings still exist, and it could cause tension if you make a move before your friend has moved on.

Is it weird to date your best friends brother?

No, it is not a bad idea for you to date your best friends brother-in-law. Both of you are adults and should be able to have a relationship based on how you feel about one another instead of how other people may feel.

Can exes still be friends?

Being friends with an ex is possible if your intentions are pure. Being friends with a former partner is something many of us neither want or feel is possible, but with the right communication it can work. Comparatively, those relationships based on security produced the highest-quality friendships.