i was thinking about my pasts relationships, and they're all with boys i didn't know really well. like, we were "companions", but right now, i like this guy who is like one of my best guy friends. and it feels completely different. so i was wondering. would you rather go out with a companion or a best friend and which do you think lasts longer and is just a better relationship?
LadyH answered Friday January 26 2007, 3:16 am: I believe you'll have a better relationship with your best friend. Also, in my opinion, I think your boyfriend/girlfriend should posess the qualities that a best friend would have. You need to be able to trust them & be comfortable sharing things you wouldn't normally share with just "companions." The longer you know someone before having a relationship with them, the more you know about them (obviously). But I think that by knowing more about them, you're able to know them on a deeper level & know what kind of person they are to actually connect with them. By going out with someone you hardly know, you're almost wasting your time trying to figure out what kind of person they are & whether there is some kind of connection ON TOP of trying to make this "relationship" work. To keep it simple: in order to have a good relationship, you need to know the person before commiting to them. [ LadyH's advice column | Ask LadyH A Question ]
TARAfying answered Thursday January 25 2007, 8:26 pm: I'd go with the best friend. I had a best guy friend for a year or so, and I always liked him. It was one of those unspoken attraction things, and I could tell he felt the same way back. We were so comftorable with eachother, too. We've now been dating for 8 months & it's the best relationship I've ever been in. But you know your situation better than anyone else, that's just my personal opinion. Good luck. [ TARAfying's advice column | Ask TARAfying A Question ]
Brandi_S answered Thursday January 25 2007, 6:32 pm: A relationship with a best friend has the possibility of being a better relationship. However, a huge downfall is if you break up things will doubtfully be the same in your friendship.
0NEL0VEEx answered Thursday January 25 2007, 5:56 pm: i'd say somewhere in the middle. when 'companions' or 'accuantainces' go out, there's usually no chemistry. and when best friends go out, they sometimes end up back to best friends. so i'd say, friends. just plain old regular friends. thats how my and my boyfriend started out.. as friends but he liked me from the start. he grew on me ;] so i'd say friends. don't worry about it so much. when you find the one you're meant to be with, you'll know =] and yo will find him, trust me. ♥ [ 0NEL0VEEx's advice column | Ask 0NEL0VEEx A Question ]
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