Try Something New – Dating One of Your Friend

I know what you’re thinking, you guys are just friends for a reason, right?? But, hear me out…

Since your friendship began you’ve probably gone through different relationships that never worked out.  This is the perfect opportunity to just SEE if that love you have for your friend can be turned into romantic love.  We already know that real friendship is the basis for a lasting relationship. There a level of respect that comes with a genuine friendship over someone who starts out trying to pursue you romantically.

So, how do you see if dating your friend will work out? Baby steps.  Gradually, get a little more flirty when you talk to them.  See how they respond.  Instead of you going to your usual bar, try going out for a nice dinner. Change the atmosphere.  And most importantly, change your attitude.  There’s a reason this person is your friend, and that reason is probably because you know they genuinely care about you.  It’s hard to find someone that cares so try to appreciate it.  Changing your attitude is key.

ATTENTION!! This part is very, VERY important!!! The absolute WORST thing you can do is try to take your friendship with someone to the next level by having sex with them!! You have to take those baby steps in order for it to work.  You can’t just say, “Well, I can see myself with my friend, let me smash them to see how I feel.” NO, NO, NO.  You’ll be sitting there with the Trey Songz “Can’t Be Friends Boo Boo Face”.

And, if you try it out, get a little flirty and they don’t reciprocate or you realize its not for you, it’s no mess and your friendship is still in tact.

So go ahead, try something new!

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