Finding someone to love in real life seems to be quite the challenge these days. So, cue the millennial age of matchmaking via smartphones. While dating apps can be awkward to begin with, swiping across a friend?s partner takes it to a whole new level.
Everyone wants to do the right thing when it comes to those they care about, but in a situation like this, it can be hard to decide what that may be. Here are some pointers to help guide you through the mess.
Do Nothing
This may be the best option in the case of an acquaintance or someone you no longer keep in contact with. You don’t have the same emotional investment with your old pal from high school who posts that yearly “happy birthday” to your wall as you used to back in the day. It is understandable if you don’t want to spend the emotional energy on letting him or her know. You don’t know your acquaintances as well as your close companions. You may not have the slightest idea of how this person would react, if this person already knows, or if this person is in an open relationship. If you are unsure of these things, it is probably better to do nothing.
Let It “Incidentally” Be Seen

Not everyone can handle confrontation. Just knowing and sitting on information like this can give anyone anxiety. It may be passive aggressive, but it will be effective if you don’t want to be the bearer of bad news.
Sure, he or she may see right through you, but this method has its advantages...