EDIT: for clarity, we'll just call her my GF. It started out as FWB and then slid into a relationship.

Been exclusive with a FWB for 8 months (essentially a relationship). prior to this we've known each other for 5 years. She's had a previous LTR. She branch swung from him to me once she determined I would be a consistent fuck.

The relationship has been good. Took her anal virginity, she hooked up a MFF with her friend, and we've been having increasingly good, daily sex for the duration of the relationship.

This AF that she was hooking up with before me is a mutual friend of ours. He's a natural alpha and he has all the good traits of high SMV (you could even say the felony status has its perk). He's currently in a relationship, and prior to his sentence, he cheated on her with my FWB. His GF knew about it, but forgave him. She's told him not to talk to my FWB. This has pissed off the FWB, who says, "But he's my beeeesssttt friieeeend! (lol ok). Objectively, his SMV is higher than mine. He's outgoing, positive, likes to do drugs, knows how to have a good time, good social skills/network, and decently attractive.

I'm an aloof, lone wolf type, and usually girls come to me. I benefit alot from my more extroverted friends, and if I do approach girls its one-on-one. Its not as productive as the outgoing extrovert, but I don't really give a shit. I play to my strengths. I have all the aesthetic elements of high SMV (good physique, versed in sex-god method, above average looks).

Like I said, im predicting a branch swing. I'm predicting that she will slowly become more of a bitch, show less enthusiasm and affection, and then start the process between me and the AF that happened between her ex-bf and me. Although she allowed me to fuck another girl with her, its not exactly the same. I'm not emotionally invested in her, so the branch swing wouldn't bother me.

What is bother me is the possibility that a perception emerges that he poached her from me. This is what happened between her ex-bf and me. The ex-bf became irate and was threatening my life and needed several months to cool down to passive whining on social media. That's a humiliating position to be in. That perception would fuck with my SMV. A few years ago (age 17), I came to understand viscerally everything you should NOT do in a relationship or with girls in general. I was a complete, insecure beta faggot, and as a result, I was clinging on desperately to a whore who, not only wasn't attracted to me because of my descent into beta bitchassery, but was aggressively pursuing another guy right in front of my face. It was a necessary lesson which brought me here.

Alas, I am wondering what is the best move.

-Part of me wants to see if I can compete (at the risk of getting poached). I am only PREDICTING a branch swing, after all. The AF may very well stay loyal to his GF (although my FWB is more attractive). So I could just be hyper vigilant, keep my frame as solid as possible, apply AMOG strategies, and see what happens. it could be a good learning experience and confidence builder if I succeed.

-I could show abundance, and make a good exit, by fucking another girl of equal or greater value. The only requirements of this relationship are that we tell each other if we fuck someone, so then we can decide to continue the relationship or pursue other people. (yes AWALT. i've known her for 5 years. so far so good).

-I can soft next her, and faciliate the branch swing. Once she fucks the other guy, I have a no-fault exit and I can do as a please.

Ultimately, I've had my fun with her, and i would not have oneitis. I'm graduating this semester, and I need to be free of complacence-inuducing bullshit so I can focus on doing what needs to be done to build my future.

Has anyone had this scenario play out for them? Regardless, what do you think is the best strategy?

Be as critical as you like.