Alright, I'm in a sticky situation because my BEST FRIEND likes me. (guy) and I really like him...but he was my friend first and I'm thinking that if I date him then it'll ruin our friendship. I've talked to him about it and he says that it won't (which on one hand I do believe him bc he's not one of those guys that tells you what you want to hear unless it's true) I love spending time with him, in fact I've been over at his house more this summer than my own i think lol. I also like the fact that he has seen ALL of my quirkey moments and still likes me for them. Like I said, I just don't want to lose my best friend. That would devastate me. What do you think that I should do??
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[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? poetqueen answered Friday June 23 2006, 8:28 am: it sounds to me like your comfortable with him which is good for a relationship because you dont feel awkward around him. he sounds really nice and sweet i say go for it. i think yall really will be friends if it doesnt work out afterwards. the only problem you may have is that once yall start dating you feel more like yall are hanging out and less like your on a date. that happened to my friend and her boyfriend at first but theyve been dating for over 5 months so i think it will really work out for you! and dont be afraid to take the chance because if you dont, youll wonder what would happen if you had said yes. good luck! [ poetqueen's advice column | Ask poetqueen A Question ]
Laney55 answered Wednesday June 21 2006, 4:08 pm: By taking a chance, you're risking your great friendship. But by NOT taking a chance, you're risking whatever amazing relationship you COULD have with this guy. Your choice. [ Laney55's advice column | Ask Laney55 A Question ]
LOVEx3DISASTER answered Wednesday June 21 2006, 2:52 pm: i think you should give it a try. see if he really, really likes you A LOT first. then make him promise you that if the relationship dosnt work out, that you two will be the same as you always were. and then talk kto him about that. and if you two agree on that, then i think you should give it a try. idk. you make the desicion.
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LoveMeDo answered Wednesday June 21 2006, 9:05 am: Really, I think you should go for it! I think you guys sound so close that even if you break up, you'd still be friends. There's always the risk it will be akward though...you'll just have to make a choice. If you're sure you really, really want to date him then you probaly should! [ LoveMeDo's advice column | Ask LoveMeDo A Question ]
Mksangel1316 answered Tuesday June 20 2006, 9:24 pm: I did this and it totally sucked. I thought it would work, but now him and I just fight all the time about stupid stuff and I hate it. However if you feel you can trust him enough then make sure its genuine because its weird dating your best friend. Take it from me, and I was madly in love with him. Just save your heart the heartbreak, and crush on someone else. [ Mksangel1316's advice column | Ask Mksangel1316 A Question ]
xOViLLYxO answered Tuesday June 20 2006, 7:42 pm: This happened to be before.. since he is your best friend and knows your up downs and everything and still loves you I think you shuld go out with him.He said it himself that things won`t change if you two end up breaking up.It`s amazing having a boyfriend and at the same time a best friend.You two will completly get along and understand everything about each other..and since you two are close your relationship will be longer.I think you should go for it =] [ xOViLLYxO's advice column | Ask xOViLLYxO A Question ]
dramaditz answered Tuesday June 20 2006, 7:27 pm: I was just in the same scenerio. One of my best friends and I liked each other. We went out for a few days, and I decided I wasnt ready for another relationship (I just got out of a serious one). He understood and although my friends told me he's still upset about it, things are perfectly fine with us. Its almost like it's never happened, except for those akward moments when people asked us why we broke up...haha...hope my story helps!
DefinedEyes answered Tuesday June 20 2006, 6:32 pm: Well here are two things you should consider,
he is your best friend - but if it doesnt work out, is he still a best friend that would be able to keep things normal between you two?
I mean, it depends on the realationships, like if you two were to break up, are you two the kind of people that can shake it off, and go "wow, we definitly werent ment for each other.." and still be normal? If so, I'd go for it, If he makes you laugh and you like him alot, and he makes you happy! I'd say all for it :)
DefinedEyes answered Tuesday June 20 2006, 6:22 pm: Well here are two things you should consider,
he is your best friend - but if it doesnt work out, is he still a best friend that would be able to keep things normal between you two?
I mean, it depends on the realationships, like if you two were to break up, are you two the kind of people that can shake it off, and go "wow, we definitly werent ment for each other.." and still be normal? If so, I'd go for it, If he makes you laugh and you like him alot, and he makes you happy! I'd say all for it :)
Vikki27 answered Tuesday June 20 2006, 5:39 pm: When it comes to situations such as this, I always say there is a rule of thumb that needs to be applied when it comes to choosing whether or not to date the person in question.
Basically, it all boils down to how much do you really care about him and for how long have you felt this way? If you have liked him a lot for a very long time, this is not a crush that is likely to go away overnight and I would say that if this is the case, it will be worth the risk. You can't have great love without great risk and if there is a potential for something true and special then you should go for it. If, on the other hand, you have liked him for a month or less and you like him but aren't sure it could develop into anything with a future, then you are better off retaining your friendship and looking for someone else.
raidergrl1024 answered Tuesday June 20 2006, 4:55 pm: I have the same probelm but i was the one who like buy best guy friend... it was really hard for me to tell him that i liked him but i'm still with him after a really long time and its the best relationship i've ever had. I would suggest you talk to him before hand just be like "i don't want this to affect our friendship if it doesn't work out." I hope i helped! [ raidergrl1024's advice column | Ask raidergrl1024 A Question ]
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