He's single. I'm single. She and I have had little to do with each other for some time. He and I get along really well and, while we don't see each other much, have become friendlier and a bit flirty of late. I can see where this could lead, and I quite like the idea of letting that happen. But I can't reconcile with myself if it's OK or not - in a moral sense.
As two single adults, are we entitled to do what we like together, and keep our private lives private? Or, because there has been a friend connection there in the past, and my former friend and I still live in the same close-knit community and our paths do cross from time to time, is it just plain wrong - even if she doesn't know about it and it's none of her business?
SGB, I'd be particularly grateful for your input on this, since I'm not thinking new, out-in-the-open, conventional relationship here - something neither of us wants nor is in a position to invest in at the moment - but more discreet friend-with-benefits. What do you think?
(I'm a regular by the way, but have name-changed.)