<human>: So my ex dumped me almost a year ago and I have been talking with her college roommate of three years. We have hooked up a few times and decided that we would be able to make it work if we didn't tell anybody until we graduate (May 2015). 

However, last night I received a text from her saying she can't do it anymore because she can't lie to everyone and doesn't want to lose her friends because of this. She went on to say that we are perfect for each other and that if I hadn't dated her roommate, we would really make it work and life would be perfect. She ended it by saying she wishes she could do something to make this better.

I am freaking out, and offered to sit down with my ex (who I haven't really spoken to since she dumped me for another guy). The ex started dating a new guy within a week of her dumping me and they are still together. Is it reasonable for me to sit down with my ex and say that I like her roommate and wish to date her without any consequences? 

I understand this breaks the whole "girl code" thing, but I am at the point where I do not care because I like this girl 100% more than I ever liked my ex (we dated over 2 years).

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<bot>: I started dating my ex-girlfriend's roommate and she broke down and said we can't do this anymore because she feels guilty. What do I do to salvage it?