best friends turned lovers, will it work?

@aarpees (149)
September 21, 2010 1:30am CST
I have a best friend since I was 11 and we've been in good terms since then. And now, suddenly, I know that that we both feel that we're looking for more than the friendship. Personally, I am afraid for what's gonna happen if we both give in to our feelings. If something bad happens, the friendship will be gone forever. And it scares me to death. what do you think? Really need a good advice.
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@sayariza (146)
• Indonesia
21 Sep 10
if she/he is so worthy you must take any risk, do not go backward because your are so afraid for something not happened yet.. but if you want to listen my advice, keep away your feeling to him/her, it is better to have gf/by but he/she is not your bestfriend...
@aarpees (149)
21 Sep 10
that's the problem , i have always been afraid..and i think will be for the rest of my life. our friendship is very valuable i couldn't take an extra leap, risks. But i also feel very bad that I am not giving it a chance, for some selfish reasons that i have.
• Philippines
21 Sep 10
Easy said than done sayariza, have you actually experience it yet? any stories you might wanna share some stories to support you're advice? just asking... some selfish reasons that i have what ever it is. i think the selfish thing is what benefits and not what you really feel and want. let it go and flow.
@aarpees (149)
21 Sep 10
let it go and flow. I hope it's that easy..errrr. :( Thanks for the advice guys.. it's very disturbing now, I can't keep my head structured.hahaha
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
21 Sep 10
Hi dear, I had a detailed subject talk on the same issue few weeks back and many comments were raised on this topic. Either you can revise those from my earlier discussions so that other people’s comments also you can review. As this is your childhood friendship, you know the other person very well. Now you both are good friends and keeping a better relationship as well. You both are now grown up and become matured enough and know things better. I mean to say, the childish nature is gone and you need to show your maturity and this is the time you really is to be. This transition from childhood to a matured stage is the most dangerous time for everyone’s life. Our slender mind desire to be involved in many things which are new to us. A special feeling is getting emerged and we would like to share with the one who is close to us. Here you have your child hood friend to share such feelings. Naturally it happens and will progress slowly. Our desire and wishes pop up in the air and we will get more never experienced feelings though them. We in fact, really enjoy it. Sharing things, feelings, expressions, etc. But, this is a beginning of some exceptional relationship and the togetherness will make more precise and strong desires to make into reality. As you said, your relationship moves to some wrong path and you feel it will lead something more into action. Now you know and even I know what I am talking about. If you really don’t want to get into it, keep your friendship upto the level of friendship only and don’t rag the time for any ‘other things’, purposively. If the other party shows more interest, discourage him from that and you be in public I mean, if you both only somewhere, the chances of any misappropriation is there. If he find that you are ignoring and don’t like the friendship to something else, slowly he will realize that you are not interested and divert form his attempts. Otherwise, if you motivate, of course, he will come forward and it will lead to some unwanted scene. So, all are in your hand only. If you have a desire with your friend, it will happen and if you don’t want to be and wish to continue as a good friend hereafter, that also you can do. In short, everything is in your hand as you are a girl and now grown up. All the rest is left for you. If you want to get your friend as a good friend, treat him in such a way, or if you wish to exploit the chance of friendship to something else, you can do that also. Now all depend on as per your decision only. Best of luck and best regards, Thank-s
• India
21 Sep 10
Hi dear, Thanks for an immediate response. I can understand very well your position. Because, in the early child hood, I have no difference than you and me. We are almost the same situation. But, for me, I managed all well and even now we are good and very good friends. So, no need to take any tension. It will go smoothly. Only I want to tell you is that friendship and the life is a life; and Real life and the life is different life. I mean, real life and other life are not the same. When it comes to you with an experience only you will realize. If you cannot understand it now, because you are still so young!!! My best regards, Thank-s
@aarpees (149)
21 Sep 10
thank you for the reply. as for now, I cannot afford to lose him as a best friend. We have been very comfortable with each other, and I cannot bargain that for something I am not sure of what's gonna happen. Maybe, time can wait.. For now, we still and will always have each others' arms as best of friends --I am contented with that,
@aarpees (149)
21 Sep 10
yeah, maybe im still young. Maybe there i things that I dont understand still. But in time, i will come to understand that. It's good to hear that you have managed it very well. Good for you. I hope i can have the same luck as you have, i hope I can manage it correctly as you did. Good job.:)
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
21 Sep 10
Some of the longest relationships begin as friendships. When the friendship turns to a romantic path, it has a head start om surviving. The bonds of love and friendship are already there. if the romance fades, the friendship ia atill something to cherish.
@RONDOLAWE (774)
• Indonesia
21 Sep 10
no..sometime the bestfriends become lover is good coz you know it its other and if some bad happen to both of you is just temporally and no get along time coz you both is know it its other alot more of time .
@aarpees (149)
21 Sep 10
but change is inevitable. and that's what I am afraid of for now. I am sure, we will have to talk about it in time, when we're both sure of what we feel, when we are both sure we are ready for that chapter in our lives. We love, we are friends, -- time can wait, we are staying with each other all our lives, and we'll just wait for the right time when being a couple calls for us.:)
@franne32 (694)
• Philippines
21 Sep 10
Then go for it but you should tell each other that even if it doesn't end well for you two, you'll still be best friends until the end. If your friendship is true and you're honest with each other, then there's no point in being afraid because you're comfortable with one another. It's better to try than not to try or you'll both regret it someday with the "what ifs". But it's still your decision. This is just my opinion.
@aarpees (149)
21 Sep 10
hello, thank you for your opinion. It seems like easy as a pie right? But when you are in that spot, you will really be confused. It's a turning point, and i think it's normal to feel afraid at times. However, Idon't know if it's normal to decide for that less complicated state-- that is to remain friends.. it's hard, really hard for us.
@ynahh1 (454)
21 Sep 10
You must be ready for the consequences you might encountered in the future,whether it is good or bad.however, its better to be true to your feelings.
@ynahh1 (454)
25 Sep 10
YOU HAVE A POINT! ITS REALLY UP TO YOU BECAUSE YOUR THE ONE MAKING DECISION IF YOU THINK YOUR RIGHT THEN STICK TO IT!.friendship MEANS A LOT IF YOUR NOT READY YET GIVE YOUR SELF TIME TO THINK.
@aarpees (149)
21 Sep 10
and then maybe, I am not yet really ready for the consequences. The friendship matters more to me at this point in time, i guess ill just believe in the saying, if its really meant to be, it will be us. Not now, but maybe in the future.:)
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
22 Sep 10
Being best friends, in one way, is the best thing. You already know so much about each other. Also, you are probably great at talking with one another and knowing how to communicate. The tough part, and I suspect what you are concerned about, is the transition from close friends to closer romantic friends. Romantic love is different. If the transition into romance has come fairly natural for both of you, I think you will be in good shape. Just make sure one of you is not half-convinced, or faking it. I have also read that if the romance thing does not work out, you will need to apply some effort to go back to where you were before. Very important: make every effort not to hurt each other during the process. A significant hurt, that is hard to forgive, would be one reason that you would not be able to get back together.
@shaggin (72289)
• United States
21 Sep 10
I think it could be the start of an amazing relationship. Just because you are best friends doesnt mean if it didnt work out that you would loose that friendship. I dont think it ever hurts to try. If you love each other like best friends imagine how much love you could have for them as their lover and best friend. Good luck with whatever happens :)
@lhenpaule (495)
• Philippines
21 Sep 10
Anything can happen. Why not give it a try? Probably the best cure for your worries is for both of you to be honest with yourselves. What ever negative effects will be settled for sure because you've known each other for so long, you're BEST OF FRIENDS, remember. You'll definitely understand each other.
@aarpees (149)
21 Sep 10
it's hard really to take that chance, realizing that once it starts, everything about us will change. yes, we really need to talk about it. Might as we know what to do for the best, our hearts still predominate. and it sucks big time. thank you for the advice.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
22 Sep 10
very tough situation though no one has the right to condemn or forbid anyone from falling in love to the best friend. but there will always be consequences. i would not say do not go for it because that would make you unhappy. just weigh things and go for what will make you both happy and comfortable.
• Singapore
21 Sep 10
Well, if both of you really want to get together, go ahead. I encourage you. You have been best friends for so many years and I reckon each of you must have known each others' likes and dislikes already, and that both of you are too familiar with each other. All the more you should take note of the two words: for granted. The longer and the more you know the person, the more you take him/her for granted. There are no boundaries in love and love is for everyone. Is there any law that states that in order to be love, you cannot be best friends before that? LOL right? So, I think if you or the other party are ready to be loved or ready to love one another, by all means. Who knows if a flower will blossom between both of you and things work out successfully well for you?
• Philippines
22 Sep 10
it think it would work. knowing each other best is one of the keys to good relationships. it's pretty easy for me to say it because i'm not in your shoes but i think it's worth to take the risk. who knows, your friend could be having the same feelings as yours and just waiting for a perfect chance. it's worth a try than regret it in the end. good luck!
• Mumbai, India
21 Sep 10
Hello Aarpees :) I can relate to you. I made this mistake of jumping into a affair with my best friend, Later after around a year or so I realised that I had made the biggest mistake. Though we had a great understanding and rapport, posesiveness and emotional blackmailing stepped in, Do's and don'ts crept in, and we started quarrelling over petty issues. Finally I felt like I had lost all my freedom and life had suddenly become hell. Then one fine day we decided to break off mutually and remain friends. but now the relation which existed initially between us before the affair cannot be revived again inspite of trying hard. This usually does not happen in all cases, some people are fortunate enough to find soul mates in their best friends while others are like me are unlucky to loose everything. I would definately advice you to weigh down the "pros and the Cons" before jumping to a decision. Who knows he might be the one for you. All the best to you :)
@vinnz21 (23)
• Philippines
21 Sep 10
You can try this kind tricks of mine, I have the same problem as yours but I've tricked her that is why we are in our sweet realtionship now Aarpees. Try to ask her a situation like you have now, ask her about what is her reaction if the time comes that when her best friend fall inlove with her, if her opinion is positive and good to hear, then go for it, you don't have nothing to lose, it's better to love a best friend that strangers. like in a song "don't trust your feeling to a stranger". Do what you're good at in having your feelings work out!
@johney264 (544)
• China
21 Sep 10
Congratulate you two, at your situation is really not easy, or you will both break, in my opinion express you feeling is better, seize the moment is very impotent, such as go to see a film, brave yourself then tell to her your heart inside and ask her what the feeling about you was. Like a man do not fear.