<human>: Can you provide a brief rundown of the text in within 3 sentences?

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They broke up about a month ago after dating for almost a year. During their relationship my friend wouldn't let me even text him because she claimed that he always made her feel like she was in competition with me. I complied and broke off communication with him for almost their entire relationship. She is an extremely jealous person, and incredibly insecure. She also happens to be my co-worker, and if I didn't work with her I wouldn't choose to be her friend because I dont think she is a very good person. However, I want to be a good person, and I don't want to hurt her or put my happyness before hers or anything. So some questions:

- Should I just tell her that I'm interested in him? I don't want her to jump to the conclusion that we were seeing each other during the relationship
- Should I just tell him that we can't see each other while her and I are still friends?
- Is there any possible way to be honest and not hurt anyone in this situation?
- Might the age difference affect the relationship negatively?
<bot>: Considering pursuing a relationship with an ex of a friend and co-worker. Want to do it without hurting anyone. Also there is an eleven year difference between our ages. Any advice?