can someone explain this "guy rule" for me?

Question

my boyfriend told me that there's a guy rule where a man is not supposed to date his friends ex without the friends permission.

Can someone explain to me why a man has to ask that friends permission for?

Answer 1

It's kind of like a "male code of honor" thing.

Answer 2

If this person is a friend of yours,

and you value your friendship,

it is the polite and appropriate thing to do

when something of this sorts comes up.



Friendship bonds are much greater and more important

than any friends ex would ever be to you.



ALSO, guys talk about things just like females do,

so if lets say the friend and the ex lived together when they were dating

and the friend realized the ex was a slob and didnt take care of herself,

he could fore warn his friend.



understand?

Answer 3

I think this is just a "people rule" disguised as a "guy rule"...who wants to hang out with a couple consisting of a friend and an ex? Don't you think it would be painful/uncomfortable/just plain piss you off to hear about the great time your friend is having with your ex? Do you want someone you trust sharing info with someone you used to trust? Could be that this is one of the reason's why guy's friendships are drama-free compared to girl's friendships - we steer clear of crazy situations like this, keep the friendship separate from other stuff and looks outside our friend's past for our next hook-up.

Answer 4

Well if you think about it like this: if your best friend went out with your ex boy friend without even asking you! Guys have that rule just in case there is still something happening between them or need to get over them.

Answer 5

I wouldn't call it a "guy rule." I know plenty of women who feel the same way -- if there are any lingering feelings, it can be a very awkward situation.

Answer 6

because sometimes the friend is still into the ex and there might be chance of restorign the relationshhip

Answer 7

Wow...never heard of that rule but it sucks ! Geez...what kind of friend would even want to do that ? Yuck !

Answer 8

its just like the 'girl rule' :D



would u date ur friends ex-boyfriend jsut becuz they broke up? i woudlnt, i mean tatd seem kinda mean 2 me :s well at least w/o askin :D :D

Answer 9

because it is in The Bro Code

and a Bro can never break the code

Answer 10

This happened to me and a bunch of drama started, it wasn't worth it.

Answer 11

Common courtesy?

Answer 12

so girls date each others ex's without either of them knowing?

Answer 13

I made up that rule/

Answer 14

baasically, if he doesn't it might cause friction between the friendship. left over love, jealousy, misunderstandings.

Answer 15

Men are territorial.

Answer 16

we wouldnt want to disrespect or jeopardize our own relationship as friends...common sense

Answer 17

Because you don't know if he's over her or not.

Answer 18

Beats me.... if she's available, I'm taken her

Answer 19

i dont know how to respond to this...

Answer 20

that's bullsh*t....she is open game.

Answer 21

bros before hoes