Please help! *confused*

[sweetie87]

Theres the person that im in love with and he loves me back but a friend of mine was dating him before and now I dont want to go out with him for that reason because shes still in love with him, and also because hes kind of the un popular type in school and im somewhat embarrased to think about what people would think if i went out with him or went to a dance or something like that with him, I know i shouldnt feel that way if im in love. What should I do? Ugh, i feel like such a horrid person.

[Aprilsky]

Okay, I think you should do whatever makes you happy. Don't be ashamed of the person you are with, be proud to have them. If this person is what makes you feel good about yourself, that's all that matters. Who cares what they think? If they judge you for who you are with, they aren't worth being your friend so it shouldn't matter.
You said that your friend is still in love with him. Why don't you ask yourself what is more important to you? Is having the guy worth more to you than your friend? I say if he means that much to you then go for it, but if you have your doubts don't do it.
My best friend dated a guy that i used to be with, a guy that I loved very much. I found out about it, got very upset and I told her she was a horrible friend and I didn't want anything to do with her anymore. He just used her and dumped her, and she tried to be friends with me again but I couldn't trust her so it didnt' work out. So just think it through before you decide.
April :confused:

[Kaisharga]

I'd just like to clear up that the thing you should be thinking about is keeping your friendship intact vs. dating this guy (in an immediate sense anyway, there may be more chances later), rather than dating this guy vs. being popular. Popularity is fickle, friendships can be lasting. Never do anything because it will just make you popular.

Of course you realize that means i'm not a politician.

--Kaisharga