I need advice on what to do about an Ex I want back.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Well, he sounds like trouble.

BUT, she likes him and there isn't anything you, or anyone else, are going to be able to say to convince her otherwise. She's going to have to figure it out for herself. Hopefully it won't hurt her too bad. Right now it sounds like she is completely engulfed in him and can't really see much else.

If I was in her shoes, I'd have serious questions about the guy but I have been in similar shoes and I will admit I'm talking in hindsight. I couldn't see much either at the time.

But, asking his permission to remain friends with someone???? That's messed up.