[header] How to deal with one of your friends dating your crush [title] Think about your friend's feelings. [step] Talk to your friend and try to appreciate his or her position. Your friend may have genuine feelings for your crush that seem to be reciprocated. 
If they really are your friend, you should want to see things work out for them one way or another. [substeps] If your friend really cares about your crush, the right thing to do may be to see how things go.