Handle Going from Being Best Friends to a Relationship

Getting into a romantic relationship with your best friend can be both rewarding and scary. On one hand, you have the opportunity for a level of understanding and intimacy, and on the other you may fear losing the friendship. Luckily, it is possible to balance friendship and romance.

Steps

  1. Make sure this is what you want. If your heart is not in it or a little voice inside screams out " This is a terrible mistake!" Listen to it. You have the right to change your mind. The relationship has now taken a new step from friendship to a romantic relationship, so if you aren't ready for that, leave things the way they are.
  2. Talk to your partner about your concerns. Your partner likely shares them-- after all, you're best friends! Phrase it in a positive way: "You've always been such a wonderful friend, and I want to make sure we maintain that level of trust now that we're a couple."
  3. Make or maintain other close friendships . Depending on your partner for everything, including the friend capacity, can smother a relationship. It's good for both of you to have other, separate close friends.
  4. Cultivate your own interests to make sure you don't smother each other with time together. Explain to your partner that you will always need some alone time and they should not take it personal.
  5. Maintain routines from your friendship . For example, if you two always met for lunch on Fridays to catch up on your week, keep doing so. Stay relaxed and playful.
  6. Trust yourself if you have decided this is what you want.

Tips

  • Understand that most good solid relationships/marriages are couples that are very close friends. Your partner will look after and deeply care for you and vice versa. This will increase your chances of a romantic relationship.

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