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Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Germany818 Posts
July 24 2010 10:39 GMT
#1
Hello fellow TL citizens,
I come to you for advice on a sticky girl question. So here's the question. We're all (or at least I am) clear on how your best friends' ex-GFs, sisters and so on are off limits.

However, does this still apply to girls that your friend slept w/ once and wasn't even in a relationship with?

More precisely: There's this call, let's call her Jane that I know for a couple of months. Now, my buddy Jim comes to town to visit for a couple of days, hooks up w/ her, talks to her for a while on the phone/Skype (liked her more than I thought at first, I guess) and proceeds to let it go b/c long-distance sucks and b/c he's not doing so bad w/ girls in general...

Ok so say, this is over for like a month, am I allowed to make a move on her or respond to her moves, or is it still going to lead to too much trouble?
Poll: TL's advice

She's fair game (59)
 
51%

Just talk to your buddy (52)
 
45%

She's off limits (4)
 
3%

115 total votes

Your vote: TL's advice

(Vote): She's off limits
(Vote): She's fair game
(Vote): Just talk to your buddy



synapse
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
China13814 Posts
July 24 2010 10:45 GMT
#2
If I were you, I would tell your buddy about it first cuz I'm a pussy. I don't see how your friend could hate you for doing it, but if he let the relationship go because of it being long distance then there might be some lingering affection... lets see what TL says lol
:)
H
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
New Zealand6138 Posts
July 24 2010 10:48 GMT
#3
Just get with the girl. Also your name is perfect
[iHs]HCO | のヮの | pachi & plexa ownz | RIP _
synapse
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
China13814 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-24 10:53:33
July 24 2010 10:52 GMT
#4
On July 24 2010 19:48 H wrote:
Just get with the girl. Also your name is perfect

Hahaha wow didn't notice that xD

On July 24 2010 19:39 indecision wrote:
Now, my buddy Jim comes to town to visit for a couple of days, hooks up w/ her, talks to her for a while on the phone/Skype (liked her more than I thought at first, I guess) and proceeds to let it go b/c long-distance sucks and b/c he's not doing so bad w/ girls in general...

If he's getting with other ppl all the time, then go right ahead.
:)
Sephy90
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States1785 Posts
July 24 2010 10:55 GMT
#5
Talk to your friend about it if you feel that uncomfortable. Also your friend might even say, "GO FOR IT DUDE!"
"So I turned the lights off at night and practiced by myself"
pyrogenetix
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
China5098 Posts
July 24 2010 11:11 GMT
#6
talk to friend
Yea that looks just like Kang Min... amazing game sense... and uses mind games well, but has the micro of a washed up progamer.
insanet
Profile Joined January 2010
Peru439 Posts
July 24 2010 11:13 GMT
#7
TALK to your friend as SOON as posible, im serious.

I was in a similar position as you, i talked to my friend, and guess what?, the thing was they were dating secretly for a long time, hiding their relationship for some reasons.

I talked to her later and it was true.
nath
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1788 Posts
July 24 2010 11:43 GMT
#8
just do it.
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Eatme
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
Switzerland3919 Posts
July 24 2010 11:43 GMT
#9
I'd consider her fair game. On the other hand I shy off from girls my friends been with just coz I'm not so fond of getting sloppy seconds from someone I know.
If she prefers you over him I dont see any wrong in trying to get her.
I have the best fucking lawyers in the country including the man they call the Malmis.
OmniEulogy
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada6592 Posts
July 24 2010 11:46 GMT
#10
Man really? Follow Nike's lead and Just Do It.
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seRapH
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9772 Posts
July 24 2010 11:46 GMT
#11
theres absolutely nothing wrong with talking to him

why not?
boomer hands
nath
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1788 Posts
July 24 2010 11:48 GMT
#12
theres absolutely nothing wrong with NOT talking to him

why?
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nayumi
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Australia6499 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-24 12:25:28
July 24 2010 12:19 GMT
#13
On July 24 2010 20:48 nath wrote:
theres absolutely nothing wrong with NOT talking to him

why?

Some don't like to cross swords :/

yea, talk to your friend ... ask him general question like "how is it going with you and jane?". If he tells you that they are actually in a relationship then i think it's best that you withdraw. If he's like "nah nothing serious ..." don't be too sure about that and go ahead hitting on her. He might be hiding it for god knows why. To confirm it, you can show some signals that you're somewhat interested in her but not too obvious, just signals. Say stuffs like "She seems pretty nice/funny" ... Give him an idea that you have been paying attention to her ... if he got something for her, sure as hell he'll tell you to prevent any dramas from happening ... but if he's still like "yea i guess so ..." and seems pretty meh'ish about it then i think it's safe to assume that our boy may get some love here <3
Sugoi monogatari onii-chan!
HeadhunteR
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Argentina1258 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-24 12:20:11
July 24 2010 12:19 GMT
#14
talk it out.. if you give a fuck about your relationship as friend with the guy if you dont then just hook up with her again.. I had a similar situation and i talked it out he said it was cool, although it was not the same situation the guy was with another chick... so you choose
in The Kong line forever
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
July 24 2010 12:23 GMT
#15
wtf, this is so beyond fair game

Yea you can talk to your buddy:
"Yo dawg, can I fuck Jane"
"Who?"
"That bitch you slept with when you visited"
"Yea go for it"
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
nath
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1788 Posts
July 24 2010 12:41 GMT
#16
On July 24 2010 21:19 nayumi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 24 2010 20:48 nath wrote:
theres absolutely nothing wrong with NOT talking to him

why?

Some don't like to cross swords :/

yea, talk to your friend ... ask him general question like "how is it going with you and jane?". If he tells you that they are actually in a relationship then i think it's best that you withdraw. If he's like "nah nothing serious ..." don't be too sure about that and go ahead hitting on her. He might be hiding it for god knows why. To confirm it, you can show some signals that you're somewhat interested in her but not too obvious, just signals. Say stuffs like "She seems pretty nice/funny" ... Give him an idea that you have been paying attention to her ... if he got something for her, sure as hell he'll tell you to prevent any dramas from happening ... but if he's still like "yea i guess so ..." and seems pretty meh'ish about it then i think it's safe to assume that our boy may get some love here <3

1. its an ex
2. hes fucked around with other girls

its not crossing swords, its being a god damned pussy and/or overcautious.

just do it.
Founder of Flow Enterprises, LLC http://flow-enterprises.com/
OhThatDang
Profile Joined August 2004
United States4685 Posts
July 24 2010 12:56 GMT
#17
Well seemed like he just hooked up tis all...hje has not other strings so go for it. If he doesn't care for her then what does it matter if u tell him or not. Also, why would u go sleep with her? Wouldn't she have done other guys too? And ARE you sure he doesn't really wanna relationship
troi oi thang map nai!!!
JohannesH
Profile Joined September 2009
Finland1364 Posts
July 24 2010 12:58 GMT
#18
Dont follow some gay ass "bro code", think for yourself maybe
If you have to ask, you don't know.
Zhek
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Canada342 Posts
July 24 2010 13:02 GMT
#19
Article 2: (1) If you’re hitting on a chick which a friend of yours declared interest in as well, at least ask him if he minds. (2) If he’s a real good and close bro to you listen to his opinion and follow it.

http://miteshk.blogspot.com/2009/12/holy-bro-code.html for the source (probaly just a retranscription.)

So talk to your buddy first.
goswser
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3548 Posts
July 24 2010 13:25 GMT
#20
On July 24 2010 19:48 H wrote:
Just get with the girl. Also your name is perfect

haha this, but really if your friend has no intention of being in a relationship with her then you might as well go for it. I guess you could talk to your buddy, but its probably ok if you don't, things could get awkward though if you/her get into a relationship, and ever hang out with your buddy.
say you were born into a jungle indian tribe where food was scarce...would you run around from teepee to teepee stealing meat scraps after a day lazying around doing nothing except warming urself by a fire that you didn't even make yourself? -rekrul
Stratos_speAr
Profile Joined May 2009
United States6959 Posts
July 24 2010 14:05 GMT
#21
Absolutely fair game. Hook ups are in no way off-limits.

That said, I wouldn't ever want to be with a woman that one of my best friends has been with. That'd just be weird.
A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this World: he that has these two, has little more to wish for; and he that wants either of them, will be little the better for anything else.
qoiN
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden576 Posts
July 24 2010 14:59 GMT
#22
On July 24 2010 23:05 Stratos_speAr wrote:
Absolutely fair game. Hook ups are in no way off-limits.

That said, I wouldn't ever want to be with a woman that one of my best friends has been with. That'd just be weird.


It's not weird at all
TimmyMac
Profile Joined December 2008
Canada499 Posts
July 24 2010 16:16 GMT
#23
READY TO PLUNDER
Severedevil
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States4839 Posts
July 24 2010 16:23 GMT
#24
On July 24 2010 23:05 Stratos_speAr wrote:
That said, I wouldn't ever want to be with a woman that one of my best friends has been with. That'd just be weird.

It's like you're in a threesome across time and space.
My strategy is to fork people.
Code
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada634 Posts
July 24 2010 16:54 GMT
#25
On July 24 2010 23:05 Stratos_speAr wrote:
That said, I wouldn't ever want to be with a woman that one of my best friends has been with. That'd just be weird.


At least you know who you're batting behind
a176
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada6688 Posts
July 24 2010 17:55 GMT
#26
whoa whoa

since when are sisters off limits?
starleague forever
Severedevil
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States4839 Posts
July 24 2010 18:28 GMT
#27
On July 25 2010 02:55 a176 wrote:
whoa whoa

since when are sisters off limits?

Since incest causes birth defects.
My strategy is to fork people.
THE_DOMINATOR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States309 Posts
July 24 2010 18:36 GMT
#28
bros before hoes. Bros let their bros go for hoes because it makes that bro happy. Do it.
DOMINATION
MiniRoman
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Canada3953 Posts
July 24 2010 18:50 GMT
#29
Do both, bros are bros yo. They shouldn't say no in a situation like that
Nak Allstar.
dogabutila
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States1437 Posts
July 24 2010 19:34 GMT
#30
If he likes her and only let her go cause of LDR stuff, then don't touch.
If he doesn't like her then go ahead.

Simple as that. How do you figure out? Ask him.
Baller Fanclub || CheAse Fanclub || Scarlett Fanclub || LJD FIGHTING!
Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
July 24 2010 19:34 GMT
#31
On July 24 2010 19:55 Sephy69 wrote:
Talk to your friend about it if you feel that uncomfortable. Also your friend might even say, "GO FOR IT DUDE!"

This. Talk to him first.
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
thopol
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Japan4560 Posts
July 24 2010 19:45 GMT
#32
Always talk to the buddy. You can do what he says or not, but always talk to him.
Rekrul
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Korea (South)17174 Posts
July 24 2010 19:46 GMT
#33
On July 24 2010 21:19 nayumi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 24 2010 20:48 nath wrote:
theres absolutely nothing wrong with NOT talking to him

why?

Some don't like to cross swords :/

yea, talk to your friend ... ask him general question like "how is it going with you and jane?". If he tells you that they are actually in a relationship then i think it's best that you withdraw. If he's like "nah nothing serious ..." don't be too sure about that and go ahead hitting on her. He might be hiding it for god knows why. To confirm it, you can show some signals that you're somewhat interested in her but not too obvious, just signals. Say stuffs like "She seems pretty nice/funny" ... Give him an idea that you have been paying attention to her ... if he got something for her, sure as hell he'll tell you to prevent any dramas from happening ... but if he's still like "yea i guess so ..." and seems pretty meh'ish about it then i think it's safe to assume that our boy may get some love here <3


most pathetic advice in entire thread
why so 진지해?
Rekrul
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Korea (South)17174 Posts
July 24 2010 19:47 GMT
#34
On July 25 2010 04:34 dogabutila wrote:
If he likes her and only let her go cause of LDR stuff, then don't touch.
If he doesn't like her then go ahead.

Simple as that. How do you figure out? Ask him.


this man has it right
why so 진지해?
Linx_101
Profile Joined November 2008
Canada166 Posts
July 25 2010 04:08 GMT
#35
On July 25 2010 03:28 Severedevil wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 25 2010 02:55 a176 wrote:
whoa whoa

since when are sisters off limits?

Since incest causes birth defects.

I think he's talking about friend's sisters.
An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind - Mahatma Gandhi
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