Let me preface this by explaining my previous relationship so I don't sound like a horrible person. I dated my ex for two years, most of it long distance. In the past few months, the distance really started wearing on me, but we just kept saying "maybe it'll get better" and didn't break up. Recently, we barely even talked, and I didn't really feel like I was in a relationship. I was emotionally distanced and basically checked out of the relationship, so a week ago, I finally decided to end it. He took the break up much harder than me, but after a day or so of being sad about "what could have been," I pretty much accepted the break up. 

Now, enter the other guy. We've been friends for a year, so the whole time he's known me, I've been in a relationship. I confided in him that I was unhappy with my relationship and going to end it. After the break up, he confessed that he's liked me since he met me, he just didn't tell me because I had a boyfriend (which I appreciated). I've always found him attractive and enjoyed his company a lot, and now knowing that he likes me makes me want to pursue a relationship with him. However, I'm worried about this rapid turnover. My friend has been very understanding and says he doesn't want to pressure me or anything, he realizes this is an unconventional situation. I feel pretty moved on from my ex, but I don't want this to seem like a rebound or that I don't know how to be single. How should I deal with this potential new relationship going forward?
user
I broke up with my boyfriend, who I was already emotionally distanced from. Now one of my friends has admitted he has
assistant
Let me preface this by explaining my previous relationship so I don't sound like a horrible person. I dated my ex for two years, most of it long distance. In the past few months, the distance really started wearing on me, but we just kept saying "maybe it'll get better" and didn't break up. Recently, we barely even talked, and I didn't really feel like I was in a relationship. I was emotionally distanced and basically checked out of the relationship, so a week ago, I finally decided to end it. He took the break up much harder than me, but after a day or so of being sad about "what could have been," I pretty much accepted the break up. 

Now, enter the other guy. We've been friends for a year, so the whole time he's known me, I've been in a relationship. I confided in him that I was unhappy with my relationship and going to end it. After the break up, he confessed that he's liked me since he met me, he just didn't tell me because I had a boyfriend (which I appreciated). I've always found him attractive and enjoyed his company a lot, and now knowing that he likes me makes me want to pursue a relationship with him. However, I'm worried about this rapid turnover. My friend has been very understanding and says he doesn't want to pressure me or anything, he realizes this is an unconventional situation. I feel pretty moved on from my ex, but I don't want this to seem like a rebound or that I don't know how to be single. How should I deal with this potential new relationship going forward?
user
Broke up with ex, and I'm interested in someone new. How soon is too soon to start a new relationship?
assistant