I love this! There is a friendship "code" about dating a guy who your friend dated or even just likes...I think it's silly. I was with a guy for 5 years and I would be mad if my best friend now dated him BUT if there was a guy I saw for a short amount of time or a guy that I just like that my friend went after I wouldn't be upset. If he wanted HER how could I be? Some times you just have to look out for yourself...or you'll have that WHAT IF syndrome...that can be difficult. You put your feelings on this subject down so well. I love the repeated stanza it gives more of a caring nature...I think. And if this is true she has a very good friend --- :) Very nice write!!!