Best friend asked out my girlfriend, what should I do?

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We’ve only been dating for about a month (2 dates), and we’ve been taking it pretty slow (mostly because neither of us has dated before and were nervous). We started out as friends, so we have pretty much the same friend group (including my best friend who I’ve know for 10 years). I was talking with him before I asked her out, and found out we both had a crush on her (though I think mine was deeper). A few days later I asked him if he would be mad if I asked her out, and he said “depends on her answer”. I found out from a different friend that the girl liked me, so I asked her out. She said yes, and we’ve gone on a couple dates and we both really like each other. A few days ago, she told me that a situation had come up, and she needed to know if I wanted to make it official or go back to being friends. I told her I wanted to be official, so now we are. She told me the next day that my best friend had asked her out (I’m pretty sure this was the thing that had come up the day before, but after my answer, she told him no). We’re still together, but I don’t know how, if at all, I should confront my best friend. I don’t want to lose either my best friend, or my girlfriend. I’d appreciate any advice, what do you think I should do?

Category: asked July 12, 2015

3 Answers

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Hi Aigis

The "situation" came up "before you had made it official", so why take it to heart? You need to worry about it if the same happens after the OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

Now just clarify everything in a mature manner -- you won't lose anything or anybody.

All the best.

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I don't think there was any betrayal here as you hadn't made it official before he asked her out. I think if there is awkwardness between you and your best friend it might be beneficial to discuss it calmly but if there isn't a difference in your friendship then I think you should let it go if you can and like the person above said, you won't loose either your girlfriend or bestfriend.
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The most important part in any relationship is communication. If you want to keep the same trust and respect you have with your friend you should confront him about it. The only way to truly know what he was thinking is by very simply asking him. Your girlfriend must likewise understand that you hold no blame to her for the situation. Any situation can be resolved with enough communication.