How do you become more than just friends with someone you have known for along time, and really like?
143652
Throw a few hints into the conversation and see if she catches them.
700024
Ask them to be your friend.
1172542
Starting from ideas of friendship:  friendship could be about sharing, truth, honesty and some form of emotional context that binds you.  Sharing feelings and emotions is a powerful moment and ability, but this can be weakened if the other person doesn't feel the same way you do.  Is this person in a realtionship already or seeking one?  What have your friends noticed or discussed with you regarding this issue?  The burning question I could ask is 'Why now do you feel you want a more than a friend relationship with this person?'  Has something changed for this idea to exist, if so what is it?\n\nUltimately you have the choice, if they are a true friend they will stay friends with you dispite what you ask or reveal.  You'll never know anything unless you ask!\n\nI wish you the best of luck, think about the questions above, they'll help you navigate through this and secure concrete ideas for your decision.
240966
Be thankful and proud that someone appreciate you.Try to know her well,if you think she's a nice person,she can be your friends.
971877
A friend you can find any time, but a true friend takes longer
342418
start out by trying to build a friendship. try to get to know him and then it may become more obvious of whether or not he likes you too.
101333
If you are already connected to the girl (ie, talk, go out in groups, hang out sometimes alone, etc) this one line usually worked for me:\n\n"Ya know, we've been friends for some time now, and I feel I like you on a whole new level.."\n\n(By the way. I'm marrying that girl)\n\nIf you don't know her, flatter her and say daring things to her. Don't try to work up a *friends* relationship and then work it out from there... she'll feel decieved, as if many things you said before were planned out.
684898
find things that you have in common.. work from there.. sometimes differences can compliment two people!!
574955
take it slow and REAAAAAAAAAAAAALLY get to know the person.  If you really feel you've met them then you have nothing but time right?  Always be honest and upfront and real.  Don't pretend to be something/someone other than YOU.  Know them through at least all 4 seasons of the year before anything permanent.....eg. marriage.  \nCommunication is KEY.  Do ALOT of that....communicating that is. \ngood luck!
989739
Well consider the amount of time that you've gotten to know him. Have you been friends long enough to see his true colors?  All that matters is how comfortable you are with him and how much you trust him. If you have a connection that feels like its something special and just cant hold your feelings back then I say go for it!
220504
if you have good friends youve known for a long time, then they probably know whats best, and see something you dont. Listen to their reasons why and then honestly think about them and figure out if they are right. Dont just listen to them because they are your friends figure out what you want and whats right.
664897
If you have been friends then keep the date on that level.... ask her to a movie and milk shake or something along those lines..... ease into the transition of being friends to the next step... the casual time will give her and you the time to see if it is even possibles to go from the friendship thing to the boy/girl friend thing...... with NO pressure ........ just to see if it will work out........ God bless
197738
Just listen to what the person has to say. hang out. talk. that lets you get to know the person so much better. spend time w them...
858935
start off by saying "we've been friends for a long time right"\nthen explain some details bring back a couple memories if you have to. then say "i'm thinking about taking this friendship a little farther" then try and go in for a kiss.\nit may work it may not
32400
I would get a mutual friend to ask around a bit discreetly. Just get them to say something like, "hey have you ever thought about being more than just friends with so and so" and see what he says. Then based off of that you will know how to act around them. Friendships to relationships are always a very hard transition.
761470
Stay friends for now\n\nYes, the age difference is within reason
363425
Of course, but don;t wait too long. You were friends already and the trust you built is the foundation to build on. The feeling have probably already been incubating for awhile, time to let them out to grow.