If your friend did the breaking up, its more socially acceptable to date your friends ex. Under all circumstances, it would be a nice idea to just ask your friend politely if he or she is okay with it. He or she may still have feelings for the ex, even if it happened a long time ago.

Should I date someone whos not over their ex?

According to relationship and dating experts, its important to be upfront. Do not date others to simply “move on” from your ex. In the immediate aftermath of a breakup, people often date as a form of romantic validation, especially if you were the one rejected.