Would you ever consider dating a friend?? ( Archived) (24)

May 10, 2007 10:07 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
lenababi
lenababilenababiSanta Barbara, California USA216 Threads 14 Polls 1,746 Posts
They always say that having a relationship w/ a good friend is a bad idea.... But would you ever consider sleeping/seeing with one of your friends?????????
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May 10, 2007 10:12 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
Galactic_bodhi
Galactic_bodhiGalactic_bodhiAkron, Ohio USA609 Threads 1 Polls 9,196 Posts
Been there, done that.

I almost married her. tongue

laugh doh
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May 10, 2007 10:12 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
lenababi
lenababilenababiSanta Barbara, California USA216 Threads 14 Polls 1,746 Posts
why didnt you...? if you dont mind me asking
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May 10, 2007 10:13 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
RedHeadedTaurus
RedHeadedTaurusRedHeadedTaurusHere, Michigan USA17 Threads 1 Polls 8,455 Posts
Been there, done that. As long as there is clear communication in regard to any sort of expectations involving both parties, then chaos can (possibly) be avoided...sometimes, not always. It's a tricky thing, though, really.


wine
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May 10, 2007 10:15 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
Galactic_bodhi
Galactic_bodhiGalactic_bodhiAkron, Ohio USA609 Threads 1 Polls 9,196 Posts
The problem with being good friends for so long before having a relationship is you end up knowing far more than you want to about their family.

When it becomes a relationship, the father and mother think their relationship with you has changed as well. It hasn't. Because I'm to be an in-law doesn't mean you can tell me what to do anymore than when we were all just friends.

Bottom line, expectations change...

TET
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May 10, 2007 10:16 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
lorraine
lorrainelorraineDublin, Ireland104 Threads 2,717 Posts
If it does not work out, chances are that you lose a friend. I would take the chance though. I already know what type of person they are and chances are it would have a better chance of working out.wave
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May 10, 2007 10:22 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
RedHeadedTaurus
RedHeadedTaurusRedHeadedTaurusHere, Michigan USA17 Threads 1 Polls 8,455 Posts
Like I said, it's a tricky type of situation, if all of the sudden your platonic friend becomes your lover...the main thing is to discuss where the relationship is going from that point on. Sometimes, it can be a great thing to have a best friend as your lover...but, again, communication must be allowed & practiced, so that there are no misunderstandings...


Good luck!

wine
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May 10, 2007 10:27 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
pandie
pandiepandienorth central, Wisconsin USA3 Threads 112 Posts
definitely
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May 10, 2007 10:30 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
lenababi
lenababilenababiSanta Barbara, California USA216 Threads 14 Polls 1,746 Posts
I dont like having relationships w/ them but its so hard we're with eachother all the time and then feelings just develop i just need to hibernate in my room... but i think its cuz when i meet guys when i'm out i think they have motives.. which is judgemental land i should probably stop thinking like that.
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May 10, 2007 12:42 PM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
MarkDwayne
MarkDwayneMarkDwayneDoha, Qatar225 Posts
Lena, it is *possible* they just enjoy your company and are content with friendship only, but....

You are right to always be safely suspicious! :-)
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May 10, 2007 12:43 PM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
lenababi
lenababilenababiSanta Barbara, California USA216 Threads 14 Polls 1,746 Posts
but... what i cant control myself an jump on there sh** ... i'm beginning to think we were just "friends w/ benefits" an i just didnt see it or was mislead...doh
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May 10, 2007 12:55 PM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
Jai7488
Jai7488Jai7488Auckland, New Zealand1 Threads 11 Posts
i dont know, see i have this friend that recently told me he loves me, (as more than a friend) and i just couldnt go there, i mean, i know him too well, and i know too much. he is a great person, but i just cant see as as anything more. but i have another friend that if he and i had chemestry i would consider, u know, it just depends on the individuals. and ye, the best basis for a relationship is friendship, why else would u date, lol.
im not sure bout ur situation lena, but just think, can u really see ur self with this guy in the future. i think u gotta be sure with a friend, dont just test the water, or u will loose a friend.
good luck, hope you make the right decision. cheering
Jai
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May 10, 2007 5:10 PM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
cristina
cristinacristinaLisbon, North Holland Netherlands286 Threads 10 Polls 17,243 Posts
if you both are ok with it...do it!roll eyes grin hole
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May 10, 2007 5:15 PM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
welshboy007
welshboy007welshboy007newport, UK10 Threads 1,182 Posts
well the woman i love is my best freind. hug hug kiss
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May 11, 2007 9:11 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
MrAds
MrAdsMrAdscampbelltown, New South Wales Australia1 Posts
Its a hard subject and one i have faced i told her my feelings but she didn't feel the same way but in saying that i feel me and her can be closer because we got that level of honesty. i known her for 16 years and we have ended up like brother and sister so it's better to keep a friend than to lose a loverand a friend
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May 11, 2007 9:17 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
Jai7488
Jai7488Jai7488Auckland, New Zealand1 Threads 11 Posts
very true, and i think the honesty does help.
i guess its hard, u really want to make ur friends happy, but its just not something u can fake, u know?
well, good luck.
Jai
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Jun 10, 2007 10:36 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
tradesman090
tradesman090tradesman090birmingham, USA1 Threads 94 Posts
cheers thumbs up
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Jul 14, 2007 2:39 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
rafb1984
rafb1984rafb1984Muscat, Oman2 Posts
almost got married to a friend but yeh y not !!!!
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Jul 14, 2007 4:38 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
Shinedown7593
Shinedown7593Shinedown7593Roseville, USA47 Threads 667 Posts
I was so in love with my best friend in highschool. I was always too chicken to tell her though
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Jul 14, 2007 7:11 AM CST Would you ever consider dating a friend??
foreverireland
foreverirelandforeverirelandnow in texas, Ireland17 Threads 587 Posts
been there done that did not work out
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