amalthya

It's hard to tell, since I don't know all the details. He might have been just trying to be nice and not hurt your feelings? Like, let's suppose he has a date or two with you, then doesn't want to go out again, but does want to go out with your friend. I can't see most guys saying, "Hey, I don't want to date you anymore, but how's your friend?" because they might assume you would either be hurt or sabotage them. The no-contact is definitely wrong, but I don't know about approaching through you. Likewise, if you haven't had a serious relationship, I don't necessarily assume that friends are off-limits, because, seriously, otherwise, how would the Stackers survive?