If you are reading this after the fact—you already kissed her, she already left him, and you are now the new boyfriend—stop lying to yourself about the fallout.
Other friends may wonder, "If he did that to [Friend's Name], would he do something similar to me?" Rebuilding that social trust takes time, transparency, and often, a lot of humble pie. 5. Best Practices for a Successful (and Ethical) Transition my friends girlfriend becomes my girlfriend
Your friend realizes before you do that he and his girlfriend are wrong for each other. Simultaneously, he sees the chemistry between you and her. In an almost cinematic twist, he sits you both down and says, "I love you both, but not like that. You have my blessing." This happens in approximately 2% of cases. If this is you, stop reading and go buy your friend a very nice bottle of whiskey. For the other 98%, keep reading. If you are reading this after the fact—you
Do not post lovey-dovey photos for six months. Do not bring her to places where your old friend hangs out. Keep your relationship private. Public gloating is what gets you ostracized permanently. Best Practices for a Successful (and Ethical) Transition
Keeping your intentions hidden can be seen as a massive betrayal of trust 1.2.1 .