Dating

Dating is rough. Growing up I always had friends that dated, so there was never the instance where a friend started dating someone I really didn't know, but then later got to know them and become friends with them (maybe once or twice, but it was definitely not the norm). Now that I have grown up and no longer date myself, it's quite difficult to be friends with people who date people who are not already included in your circle of friends. More specifically, it's hard when the couple is no longer dating, but now this other-half whom you have become close to, is not longer part of "the circle" anymore. I don't like getting broken-up with either...