From Best Friends to Romantic Lovers

For some, the transition from being best friends to lovers is a very reasonable choice. However, for others, the decision may be more complicated especially to those who don’t want to take the risk of ruining the friendship.

Before anything else, contemplate deeply on why you prefer to treat your friend more as a lover. Is it because you love the stable companionship or have you just gone from a bad relationship? Friendship is a good foundation for a romantic relationship however it doesn’t automatically mean that you would click as married couples. So make sure you’re feeling the real thing before you take the risk.

Once you have decided to tell your friend about your true feelings, understand that he or she may not feel the same way. Surprise is usually the first response; thus, give him or her enough time to let the revelation sink in. The next scenario will be that your friend either feels the same way or doesn’t feel the same way at all. If it’s the latter, you should be prepared for the possibility that your friendship might be ruined, or worse, might come to an end. But I guess, in life, taking the risk is a lot better than hiding your feelings for the rest of your life. Time will come that both of you will be comfortable again with each other.

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