Before dating a friends ex, you should have a conversation with your friend to see if theyre OK with it. If theyre not, it may be best to respect their wishes — or risk losing a relationship with them. So if your friend gives you permission to date their ex, be cautious and take it with a few grains of salt.

Why is it not okay to date your friends ex?

“If your friend isnt OK with it, theyll cycle through feelings of yearning, resentment toward you and their ex, and jealousy,” Heide says. “It will erode your friendship and affect your relationship with your love interest.” It comes down to how you view your friendship — only you can answer which is more important.

Can you break the bro code?

Violators of the bro code will report to the Bro Council and are expected to accept whatever punishment deemed just and commensurate with the bros violations. You will always get your bros back. Absolutely no exceptions are to be made.