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Article: When is it OK to date her best friend's ex? Dear Beth:

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April 25, 1995
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My best friend broke up with her boyfriend one year ago after a three-year relationship. She isn't over him. Lately he and I have been talking every day. We both want to get closer, but neither of us wants to hurt her. I feel like I'd be passing up a wonderful relationship but can't risk her friendship. Is it possible to have a relationship with both of them without hurting anyone? STUCK IN THE MIDDLE

Not in the short run, but maybe in the long one. She's already feeling hurt about him because she still likes him. She'll be even more hurt if you go out with him, because she'll feel betrayed by you also. Many people can get over being hurt like this and learn to accept a different kind of ...

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