What is the difference between girlfriend/boyfriend from really close friend?

Question

Because I am posting in this section, I do not want any immature people and/or responses.

People first date and ask others out because they like them. Eventually, that develops to a sense of caring. The guy cares a lot about the girl and vice versa. They both will be there for each other. Eventually, this turns into the commitment of marriage.

Now my real question is: in the early and middle stages of a relationship, most people only have a young sense of caring. They can't always be with their partner, but they will try to be there if they can. How is this any different from a close/best friend?

The reason, that I have always held, for desiring a relationship (if I ever get close to getting one) is so that I can hold the girl and let her know that I will always be there for her. Even if her family has forsaken her, she will always have me.

Now that I think about it more, how is this different from a best friend? Yes, I do not treat my good/best friends this way, but is the line really that close?

I am sorry if I am not explaining myself clearly. I am not entirely certain on how to word it, so the responses I might get maybe not what I wanted, even if it somewhat resembles an answer to that question.

Thanks for the current replies.

Yes, I know it's more physical. I meant in terms of what you are willing to do for that person. Obviously you're not gonna tell me that the only difference between a girlfriend/boyfriend and a close friend is that you kiss them and more.

I really just want to know if my actual reason is correct and that I haven't been holding the wrong reason.

Answer 1

you will feel it, the love and care for a best/close friend is different from your gf/bf. the love and care for a close friend if will become deeper, you always think and imagine the person, you cant live a day without her, being so happy when you are together, when you compare to other close friends she is above them all and very special, maybe that can call a love and care for a gf

Answer 2

I think it depends on how far you will go to make them happy and inteterests in general.

If you love a person, then regardless of the situation, you will obviously put down whatever it takes to make the other person happiness, even if it harms you in the process.

I personally have held my best friend a number of times. She has been having some tough times lately and I just bring her comfort. But that line honestly is blurred. They say one should marry your best friend. This is a V E R Y blurred line, and the whole interest aspect is what determines the difference I believe.

But then again, how many best friendships turn out to be a relationship in the making? It's hard to answer honestly.

Answer 3

well throught my experience i believe a close friend/best friend you tell them the deepest secret and dotn receive a slap or a its over thing that may hurt you.
i mean if you have a gf.bf that are also your closest friend then that is another thing that is a little more complicated because you dont really want to kiss friend or hug your best friend in a very affectionated way. (well unless you really feel like it) i mean theres not alot of different things if you have a gf/bf Friend. but if you only have a relationship that is only to go out to eat and that is it. well then theres big difference i dont know if this helped.?

Answer 4

Well, you see when you consider someone your boyfriend/girlyfriend, there is a chemistry between the two of you that allows you to explore more of each other than you would with just a friend. You still love both the friend or the girlfriend/boyfriend in the same way in which you would do almost anything to help them.

Answer 5

It is very similar to a close friend, however usually a girlfriend/boyfriend is a close friend that you are incredibly passionate about. Normally your close friends you don't have "feelings" for.

Answer 6

relationship between a girlfriend and boyfriend is more physical?