Is it okay to date a best friend's ex if given permission?

i have been there i had permission and started dating him and well she kind of changed her mind then it came down to him choosing between us he did stay with me and our friendship stayed strong but i think i was lucky so beware of this happening

NO and Yes!!! every situation is diffferent including the people that are involved with the love triangle!! Question to you- do you want your friend's sloppy seconds??? All the problems that they had, do you really think he/she will be different with you??? I agree that no one can hold claim over another so yes,, technically you can date that person but you are bringing up heartache for your freind whether or not they want to admit it. Out of the billions of people on the face of this earth, you can't find someone else to date besides your friend's ex??? Good luck- brace yourself for all the aftermath if you do decide to date the ex- 30 second decisions can take a lifetime to fix-

well the hell it is. I see nothing wrong in it if you guys really like each other but then i think you should find out from your friend if he/she won't feel hurt by your actions. I think you should also carry her along as regards the reason why you like the person, and make her realize he/she feels ths same way too. You never know, she might get around it and become a good friend to the 2 of you

It is okey to date a best friend's ex even if you are not given permission. The fact is that both of you have freedom of choice concerning who should be your date. If you love something, go for it. If he/she loves you, then accept him/her. Both of you have rights to date each other. Because they are separated now. So, you could go for it.] Bye.

I think it depends on how the best friend still feels about him . If she/he still has strong feelings for the X I think I personally would steer clear as these could potentially get on the way of the friendship and the relationship . I see it as a question of loyalty towards my friend . Have almost gone there myself and regretted it BIG TIME !