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It is uncool to date an ex's friend

December 16, 2016 11:33 AM

Pulse readers say breaking up with someone and then entering into a relationship with their friend is a wrong move.

Has it ever occurred to you that you could break up with someone and find comfort, peace and salvation in the arms of their friend afterwards?

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Yes? How about not acting on that emotion? Nope, do not act on whatever feeling you might be feeling for that ex's friend.

According to readers of pulse who partook in a recent poll, it is a bad move to break up with someone and then fall in love with one of their friends.

By a margin of 61% to 39%, readers say they'll rather not have anything to do with any of their ex's friends, than fall in love with one them.

And there are good reasons why this is a valid choice.

According to an article published on this platform on October 28, 2016"you no longer owe your ex any loyalty... [but[ there are some really valid and persuasive reasons why you should not date his or her friend."

These reasons include the possibility of coming between friends and getting your own reputation soiled.

Ayoola Adetayo Ayoola Adetayo is a copywriter and senior content creator with a bias for Lifestyle bits. At any given time, you can catch him looking for the next person to chat to about contemporary relationships & sex issues young Nigerians deal with.

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