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You’ve already realized that dating your friends’ exes comes with its own complications. But dating your exes’ friends isn’t any easier. High school can be a bubble that’s hard to break out of. This means branching out romantically might not always be a viable option. But once you start pursuing multiple people from a friend group you’re laying the foundation for awkward times in the near future. This decision will put a stress on your relationship, the whole social circle, and especially on your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s friendship. So before you swap partners like you’re learning to square dance think about the consequences.

As the saying goes: you can pick your friends, you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s nose. Nor can you pick your friend’s ex as your new boyfriend or girlfriend. Sure, no one can officially tell you who to and who not to date. We all try to take the advice from our friends, respect the wishes of our parents, and listen to our instincts, but figuring out who is the right fit for us romantically is a trial-and-error process each time. If you find yourself on the verge of dating the ex of one of your friends, it’s time to think rethink. Maybe the pros and cons of seeing someone your friend used to date can help you decide.