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Do I take the risk and start a relationship with my best friend?

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Question - (7 September 2009) 4 Answers - (Newest, 20 September 2009)
A female United Kingdom age 30-35, *Jayx writes:

Okay, so, my best friend and I have known one another for 5 years but have only been best friends for two years, after starting to talk to each other and realising we have a lot in common and also a lot not but that builds conversation and a healthy relationship that has a very deep and strong connection.

Back in March I got back together with my ex after a lengthy time apart and we were happy, until around May when my prom was coming up and began to realise my feelings for my ex weren't what I originally thought, just initially excitement that quickly wore off.

Then on prom night, after we'd arrived at our individual homes, my best friend and I were talking and he admitted he'd been dying to kiss me all night during prom and it wasn't the first time he'd thought it either.

The confession made me feel warm and fuzzy and everything else cliché and made me quickly think about how I felt for him. When I first thought i liked him too, i thought it was just because i actually like the fact that he liked me.

4 months on and after a lot of talking about going out and dating, i've found I do honestly like him and we have been told on separate occassions and whilst together by our peers that we look and act like a couple.

My question is, Do I begin a relationship with my best friend whilst scared that if i or he meets someone else, the heartbreak could ruin the best friendship i have ever had? Do I take that risk?

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A female reader, JJayx United Kingdom +, writes (20 September 2009):

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JJayx agony auntUPDATE::

Well, last night, me and my friend went to a social gathering and slowy got a little drunk but we both knew we werent so drunk NOT to remember the next morning... anyway, we kissed... alot...

And just to tell you... today, we decided to give US a try :D:D and i couldnt be happier lol

Thanks for the help everyone... :) xx

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A female reader, JJayx United Kingdom +, writes (10 September 2009):

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JJayx agony auntThank you for all your answers! But i have another question?

How do i tell him how i feel about this without offending him but also tell him im willing to give it a try?

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A male reader, jxh112 United Kingdom +, writes (7 September 2009):

the worst question to ask yourself is

"what if..."

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A female reader, smkiismoke United States +, writes (7 September 2009):

smkiismoke agony aunthiya!

ok, love is such a risky business and falling for a best friend ca prove to be a very risky and daunting task. these are questions you need to ask yourself before you dive head first into "meant-to-be" love or regret that is reminicent in slicing through your heart like shattered glass peircing through a fleshy bare foot. idk i guess i felt like it...

1. what does my heart say?

2. am i ready to give this relationship with my bff my all?

3. if this doesn't work, will i lose a good friend?

4. will this ruin our frienship if i do or don't?

5. in this relationship, what is our rate of survival?

6. do i love him?

7. will i want to be back with my ex any time soon/far? (answer the most honestly... once you're done answering all of them, then you will know the answer...) Hope i could be of some assisstence

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