me and two of my friends were talking a couple of days ago about which guy would we rather go out with - a guy best friend or an acquaintance. my friends said acquaintance because you don't know each other so much which makes the relationship more interesting. also because there's "spark" between them. i said guy best friend, cuz even though you might know a lot about each other, a greater relationship than friendship can make the couple become closer together. it's also an advantage because your partner knows what you like and don't like, and so he won't go do something you would hate or he would always do what you love. and just because the two people already knows each other doesn't mean there can't be "spark" between them. i was wondering what you guys think. i would love both males and females to answer so it's not all biased.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? not_your_star34 answered Tuesday October 24 2006, 10:33 pm: Personally, I think that it's best to go out with a guy friend. First of all, you already know each other, so it won't be so awkward when it comes to dates, meeting the parents... you know, boyfriend/girlfriend stuff. The relationship isn't starting from scratch. Instead, it's growing.
I disagree with your friend. It can still be exciting; Being a guy's friend is completely different than being his girlfriend. When you're someone's girlfriend, you get to know them on a completely different level. It's more personal (in most cases) and more affectionate. There can still be a "spark" between two friends, but it doesn't always come immediately. Some people are friends for years before they ever realize that they have stronger feelings for each other.
listening79mouth answered Monday October 23 2006, 7:27 am: yah you're right at that point. one thing too, for me, is that you'll feel safer with him. on the other hand, it's nice to be sociable, to be friendly. why don't you three appoint a day wherein a guy is assigned to go with you, so you won't be entering a quarrel-to-be?... [ listening79mouth's advice column | Ask listening79mouth A Question ]
SilkStuy answered Monday October 23 2006, 4:12 am: Actually, it doesn't really matter. Strangers become lovers. Friends turn to lovers. It's kind of the same.
What counts the most is the chemistry you both share.
There are actually no rights or wrongs in these situation. I've heard of both types of relationships working out. Being with someone who you're just acquainted with recently, doesn't really assure you of a more interesting relationship.
Have you considered what if the girl/guy is boring?
And that you don't really have anything in common?
Then, being lovers with your friends. Have you considered that your friend might change?
He will be treating you, not as a friend, but as a girlfriend. Are you comfortable, after being friends with him for so long, seeing him in such an intimate way? It might be more awkward than you think. And also, the banter that you guys might have once shared, will now give way to whispered sweet nothings. And most importantly, if the relationship fails, your current friendship will also be at stake. And there's nothing that could bring it back.
This is from me and my girlfriend's point of view.
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