There are 8 billion other people on the planet, and yet you’ve chosen to date a friend’s ex. If you’re currently stuck in this unfortunate situation, here are some rules you should follow.
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There are plenty of places to have sex besides the rug directly in front of the television they’re trying to watch.
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Make sure all parties sign Significant Other Transfer Form 217C.
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If you’re going to date your now-deceased best friend’s ex, make sure to do it after he kills her but before the release of a cable docuseries on the case.
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If you’re lucky, you can put off the awkwardness for a few months until someone snitches on you.
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This is mostly relevant if the ex is a sailor.
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Yes, every time. Per the Families and Partners Act of 1973, you are legally required to notify prior parties before any intimate doing.
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Forty bucks should cover it.
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It’s important to stake your claim before other members of your friend group try to swoop in on your friend’s ex.
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It’s best to put this memento in storage for the duration of your fling with their ex.
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It’s good to get married as soon as possible and rule out the possibility of your partner getting back with your friend.
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At least give your friend a heads-up if you know they’re active on Instagram.
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Their inadequacy has made you look great by comparison.
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It’s only right that you treat your new partner the way your friend treated them, which was horribly.
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It’s not good for your friendship or your relationship to dwell on who can quote Notre Cœur better.
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There can be lots of red tape to jump through, but it could be worth it to save a friendship.
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Letting your friend hook up with their ex every once in a while is just common courtesy.
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Try to find a new and exciting way to devastatingly break their heart!
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