Is it bad to get with your exs best friend?
You may just be curious about your exs best friend, and maybe itll even go somewhere real if they happen to be interested as well. In any event, if the split was amicable, its always best practice to respect someones wishes, so if theyre okay with it, its totally acceptable.
Is it okay to hang out with your exs friends?
If you really want to keep some of your exs friends and its OK with them, be direct. You could send one of their friends a message saying you hope that one day youll be able to hang out again – but be respectful. They might need to check in with their friend, your ex, and see if they give their blessing.