should you date a friend and risk the friendship?

Question

i like my friend and it's clear he likes me too. i'm worried about our friendship afterwards if we were to break up. i really like him though.

Answer 1

I've found that a relationship with a friend is probably one of the best types of relationships due to the strong foundation that you have already set as friends. I've dated some friends that are still my very close friends and some that I unfortunately, do not talk to anymore. Just because you date, it doesn't mean that the friendship is lost; it'll only be lost if the break up was too painful, and even then the friendship isn't lost, it's merely put on hold. I'd say go for it and good luck!

Answer 2

Life is full of risks. If you don't take chances you will miss out on a lot. Go ahead and try dating him. If he is really a friend and you break up it shouldn't affect the friendship part afterward.

Answer 3

I know exactly what your going threw. My best friend and I just went threw that, and we're still kind of going threw it. We still joke about it, and honestly it brought us closer. If you like eachother that much, thats a good thing. If your already close, and wish to get closer, thats usually a good sign. Yet sometimes relationships dont work. And being good friends, its just that much easier to get over fights, embarrasing situations, or breaking up. It's a new step in the relationship you already have and if it doesnt work, its just something else you guys will have in common and be able to laugh about down the road. :)

* Love is about takin risks, and friends are about being there no matter what. Hope everything works out.

Answer 4

You should be worried about your friendship, most of the time these things don't work out. You'll be risking a lot, you have to decided if your feelings are worth possibly losing a friend.

Answer 5

It depends on what you are looking for. If you are considering making your friendship into a more serious relationship you should make sure it is because you have feelings for him and not just because your friend is readily available to you and its easy.

That being said, the best relationship you can have is where you partner is your best friend. Looks and passion will fade over time and after the "glow" is gone you can to keep your relationship alive by honestly liking to be with and sharing things with your partner. This is one of the true secrets of a happy, lasting, relationship.

Answer 6

It depends on the people, and the circumstances of the breakup. However no matter how well it ends you will be awkward for a while afterwards. But sometimes the best people to date you are already friends with, because you already know each other well. It's really up to you to decide what's best.

Answer 7

well this is a tough one. If you two both like each other go for it. Even if it doesn't work out two can still be friends. It doesn't ruine the friendship. If you two are best friends and tell each other everything then dont worry about it. everything will be cool,

good luck on that.

Answer 8

I would say to go for it but first think about what would happen afterwards and how to deal with it. I had that same problem, my best friend was talking to my ex and told him that he loved me and was going to ask me out. It took me a while before I said yes because I needed the time to think about what I would get myself into. But if he's a real friend he would stay your friend if you ask. Good Luck.

Answer 9

If you don't think the relationship is worth taking a chance on the friendship then don't do it. If you know this is the guy you are meant to be with and your friendship is going to be strained with unacted upon emotion anyways then you two need to talk about it.

Answer 10

That is always a tricky situation, so you must weigh it carefully. Friends can stay friends for years, but lovers, don't seem to have that kind of luck. Sometimes it works out, but not as often as one would hope.
If I were you, I'd stay friends, and find someone else to be your boyfriend.