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Girl Talk: Have you ever been in a relationship with the ex of a friend?

By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Last week we asked ESSENCE.com readers, “Have you ever been in a relationship with the ex of a friend?” and most of you ladies live by the unwritten rule. Here’s what you said:

 

No, people who have dated my friends are totally off-limits

65 %

Yes, but only once and I regretted it afterwards

29 %

I haven’t, but I would consider it as long as my friend didn’t mind

5 %

 

Now tell us:

Has a friend ever dated you r ex? Have you and your best friend been attracted to the same man at the same time? How did it affect your friendship?  It’s time for Girl Talk!