"The chances that you could meet someone who has dated a friend of yours increases as your life blossoms. That shouldn't seem weird. It's probably more natural than anything. Don't walk away from him because of that. Instead, tell him that this woman is your friend. Ask him if he is comfortable with continuing to get to know you considering that connection."
"Instead, tell him that this woman is your friend. Ask him if he is comfortable with continuing to get to know you considering that connection. You may want to agree not to talk about details of your budding relationship with her, given their past. Honestly, it's best to grow your bond privately anyway. Friends have a way of meddling, even when it's unintentional. If you two hit it off well enough, do welcome him into the fold and see how everybody gets along."
Meeting someone who previously dated a friend is common and need not be alarming. Be honest with the new partner about the mutual connection and ask whether they are comfortable continuing to get to know you. Establish a boundary not to share intimate details of the budding relationship with the friend, and prioritize growing the relationship privately to avoid inadvertent meddling. If the relationship becomes serious, gradually introduce the partner to the friend and observe how everyone relates. A separate note describes difficulty staying as socially available as newly formed older friends due to ongoing work commitments.
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