Should I stay friends with a guy who is now my boss?
102314
Absolutely, you can't end the friendship just because he is your boss, that might make things worse! In fact, it's worse for the boss, not you, because if you make him mad, he may not feel like he can do anything about it because you are friends, but then if you have a work or friendship disagreement... so it is good that you see that problems may occur... but I don't think you can end your friendship over it...
474460
It's best to be honest, it may hurt them, and they may kick up a bit of a stink but it's better than you staying with them for all the wrong reasons, and they will pick up on the vibes you are sending eventually anyway!\n\nJust don't fall into the old cliches like "it's not you, it's me".  Explain the situation, why you like this other person, and that you would like to remain friends (presuming that you would of course)!
368579
nope and I'd further let him know that you value your time and are willing to include him in your plans but only if he shows up.  I'd make it clear and rock solid that if he does it again, the friendship is terminated out of a lack of respect for you on his part.  You don't have to be a doormat for this so-called friend.  The reason you may be the only friend he's got is because he chased off the other people who wanted to be his friend.  So.....you may be a friend to HIM but I don't see any parts of his being a friend to YOU.  Get ready to ditch this sadsack and meet nicer people.
920813
Yea, it does sound like a friend to me. Get to know him more as he gets to know you a little more. Don't worry too much.
551571
Keep him as your friend. He's smart, you may pick up some pointers from him.
759747
my boss was a dork he used to chat up everything in a skirt. i used to wind him up all  the time but he loved it. thing is are you sure he does not mind and more importantly if not why not. even if he doesn't mind now it will come back and haunt you one day. in my case he liked it cos he thought we had a chemistry!!!!! untill i had a dispute with my contract and he tried to back me up. result i left and he got fired but is normally the other way round. so beware.
39225
Since he's your "new" boss, I'd say take the high road and try to grin and bear it.\n\nGood luck!
512679
If this guy is your freind and u think that you know him well, then you should know what his reaction is going to be so you should do what you think is best. Follow ur heart. I know that sounds cheeesy but it's good advice.
230871
Let him down easily to ease the working relationship.  Try to still be friends.  It may be stressful at first...but it can work.
780194
There is no easy answer.  I felt like I spent the better half two years basically throwing myself at this guy I use to work with.  I never got any where.  We just remained good friends and now we just seemed to have gone down different paths and never see each other anymore.  Don't take it too hard if this happens.  It just means that you weren't meant to be together and you'll find the right guy down the road.
185085
well. u can't really make assumptions based on how nice he is to you. he HAS to be nice since he's your coworker. and alsol being friends might be plenty good enough for him. but, perhaps you are right, let him make the first move. be nice, but don't overdo it.
429030
You don't have to like everyone that you work with but you do need to remain professional enough to do your job still. Treat your ex-friend the same way you treat your other team members otherwise you'll end up getting fired.
240430
If he's "just a friend", it's fine for them to get together once in a while, but I would say not on a regular basis.  Why not have you go along?  Cab't you be friends with him also?
540129
Yes, he's your supervisor in the four corners of your workplace, but saying what you feel in the right place at the right time (like After work hours and far from his office; a coffee shop a block away will do) would give you peace of mind. Just make sure that you can still maintain your Professionalism towards him no matter what his response, if not, it's better to keep it to yourself and hope it's just a CRUSH that fades away in a day or two. Well, it's just my opinion and I'm sure it's different from the others. Good luck!
595059
quit then he will not be your boss anymore
398802
baby, you're now just a friend to him. kool to hang with but nothing else. give him up.
1001706
It's because you feel like you're abandoning your boss. It sounds like you're very loyal to the man and you don't want to leave him hanging minus one employee. But in the long run, I think, you made the right choice for yourself, and that's nothing to feel guilty about.