text: should i date his friend? i was with this guy for 8 months and he kicked me out and dumped me. we have been split up for a month and his friend just asked me out. he is a really nice guy and he said he always had a thing for me and he wanted to ask me out a long time ago but my ex beat him to it. do i say yes, i want to. or should i say no so i don't ruin his friendship with my ex. your ex is out of the picture or he is not your ex.  make up your mind and say yes if you want to. trust your heart and be happy!