My best friend and i are really close, but i really like him and he likes me also... i want to date him but im afraid that if something goes wrong that we wont be as close anymore...any advise??
201346
I love my best friend as well. We agreed if something goes wrong that we would not let hard feeling get the best of our friendship. You can find a boyfriend easy but to find a friend is hard. So keep it real ,and nothing bad will come of it.
19819
Well you can do alot of different things, but one thing no matter what remain a friend to him. I had the biggest crush on this guy I knew for (now) 9 yrs and just 2 yrs ago he finally asked me out and things are great between us. We now have a set of twins and are planning a wedding. follow your heart and talk to him about it.
432418
My best friend since high school (25 years) is a man and I wouldn't have it any other way.  We share everything, when we were dating (other people not each other) it was always nice to have someone of the opposite sex to ask all those why and what if questions to.  \n\nMany people thought we should date but we didn't want to change anything about our relationship it wasn't worth the unknown.  We have been through each others marriages, boyfriends and girlfriends that are now over but the two of us are still together as GREAT friends.\n\nStick to your guns and don't let anyone tell you who to date, sometimes dinner with a friend is way better then with a date (you can pick off a friends plate - haha)
158432
Figure out what you want for real. Do you have the habit of moving from one guy to the next? If so, stop and take a few breaths before you get involved next time.\n\nAs for the guys, stay away from his best friend. You never should date a boyfriend's best friend unless the old relationship is long dead. And even then, it can be a sensitive topic.
106503
Go for it, if he doesn't feel the same and you want to keep the freindship...act like you were just curious and that it wasn't that big of a deal anyway. He may be thinking the same thing as you and you're both afraid to go for it. If you ever get signals from him in that way, he has feelings for you.
53638
be patient, i really fell for my best friend once, i told him and he wanted to just be friends, we are still frinds and that's been 14 years ago,back in 2003 i drove over2400 miles to see him and he had a girl friend but i quickly relized he did like me alot and wanted me to stay up there. \n\nthings can change so chin up
51241
Well, do you have any special feelings for him? If so, then why not give it a shot. But think about the consequences if the relationship doesnt work out. You would be risking a very important friendship. So think about it and talk to him about it, its best that he knows how you feel about dating him. So, good luck.
584979
How much do you like him?  Because if you all was friends first would that mess up your friendship if something don't work out?  Is it worth it to mess up a friendship? Try asking him with a trick question and get his understanding on it.  You might need to think this really through, because you could lose your best friend.
330575
Do not end the friendship with him, but don't pursue him romantically either. Guys come and go, but best friends should be forever.  \n\nHowever, if he likes you and HE makes a move, talk to your friends about this and ask if they think it would be okay, because they would likely say yes, and you get to be with him and keep your best friends.\n\nBut if you make a move, your best friends may not like you so much anymore, and if he doesn't return the feelings, then you have no best friends and no boyfriend.
86000
Aw you poor thing, i can see where that'd be embarassing:( if you wanna date her, go for it! (i posted a question because i have a crush on my best friend - a guy - so i know how you feel, hehe) but if you dont wanna be anything more than friends (or she doesn't) then maybe try easing off the cuddling a little bit or something...
46374
If you like him alot then ask out he will probably understand I liked my best friend and know he is my boyfriend so go for it if you wait someone else might get there first
41876
Ask your friend if she would mind if you dated him.  If she says it's okay with her, then you're in the clear.\n\nI had the same thing happen when I was in high school.  My best friend liked a boy.  Then I went away for the summer.  When I came back, she didn't like him, but I did.  She was TOTALLY cool with me dating him.  \n\nIf she didn't want me to date him, I wouldn't have.  She is more important to me than any guy could be.\n\nThat was so long ago!  That boy and I dated for a long time, but eventually broke up.  She and I are still best friends and we're now 30!!!
500059
let the person that likes you that you like his friend he will understand.good luck
267982
I'M IN A SIMILAR SITUATION LIKE THAT. ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS IS A MALE AND HE EXPRESSED HIS FEELINGS FOR ME AND I TOLD HIM THAT WE WOULD BE BETTER AS FRIENDS. WE ARE STILL AS CLOSE AS WE EVER WERE. I DON'T THINK YOU SHOULD FEAR LOSING HER AS A FRIEND BECAUSE IF YOU ALL ARE REALLY GOOD FRIENDS, YOU EXPRESSING YOUR FEELINGS TO HER SHOULD NOT CHANGE WHAT YOU TWO HAVE. I BELIEVE EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT FOR THE BEST AND YOU SHOULD JUST GO FOR IT. GOOD LUCK...
542661
This is a very tough situation, so please handle it with care.  First thing is, does he have a girlfriend, or something that he is currently seeing?  If he does, please do not make a move because it could jeopardize your friendship completely.  Second, you say you haven't spent a lot of time together until a few months ago, why is that, if you have known him for years?  I think if you are seeing more of him recently, you should just try subtle hints and see how he reacts... ie touching his arms more, flirting a little.  If the subtle hints do not work, you can just try being honest with him.  If he is your best guy friend, he will appreciate your honesty, and will respect you for it.
113098
I would think very much because you never know what might happen. It might go all wrong and you might not be friends again or it could go very well. Take your time to think. Just tell him that you just don't want to go out with him and that you don't love him but you like him as a great friend.
191784
if he is your best friend, there is nothing wrong letting him know how you feel. as long as you know he is not going to use it against your friendship. if he reciprocate favorable with your feelings, maybe it will go to another level? if not, hope you two remain the best of friend....good luck..