I know this post comes up many times but I think this situation is slightly different. First off I am a monogamous dater - I’m usually into one person at a time and like to explore things with them before moving on

I’ve been seeing a lovely woman (late 20s) for the past couple months. She isn’t ready to be ‘exclusive’ as her view on it is a lot closer to a full on relationship. Totally fine with me.

Anyways the other day I checked the app and saw a woman who I used to go to school with liked me. We’re friends but never talked outside of a school setting other than exchanging pleasantries at local events etc.

I am really into woman#1 and want to keep going with that. I know the whole dating rule is everything is fair game until you are EXCLUSIVE, and it’s poor form? to mention that you are talking/seeing other people unless explicitly asked. For some reason in this scenario it feels a lot more personal since I’ve known woman#2 for a while now (as friends). I feel like it’d be better to explain to woman#2 that I am seeing someone but would still love to hang out. BUT I’d essentially be telling her she’s option #2 and I’m just waiting for someone else, which definitely would not feel great lol.

Would love to hear everyones thoughts!