If you really like a guy , but have been friends with him forever, would asking him out risk loosing a friend?
407817
It really depends on you and him... If you guys are really good friends and you guys understand eachother then, why not just tell him how you feel about him?? You know him better than anyone else and if you feel that he's going to act differently towards you b/c you told him how you felt then I would suggest that you keep at a friendship level... You never know though he could poossibly be feeling the same way.. To be honest if he was really a good friend reguardless of whether he feels the same or not he will be able to continue being your friend afterwards.. I would take that chance, you'll never really know unless you try. But in the end that's just my opinion, the decision is really yours to make in the end.... Good Luck!!!!!
829819
Yes. It is possible. I have been friends witha guy for years...nothing's changed...we're just good buddies...
242809
Yes, but trust me don't take it beyond friendship it can end in a disaster...Friendships are forever and are not worth the chance of ruining it if you are already this close with the person, just enjoy been friends.
762561
I would just ask him.  if you have been friends for 5 years, then it should be okay.
141358
Do you like him back? If you don't then you ahve nothing to worry about. If you like him, then discuss this with your friend. Guys come and go, friends are forever.
368695
Seems like your hasn,t the same feelings for you , or he would have asked you out.Don't lose your friend over a love that never is going to happen.as i bet she didn't even know.
138433
Yes, please know what your intentions are before you do this though. If he is a friend, then you do not want to ruin the relationship. Are you only interested in a one time fling and still be friends? Do you want a meaningful relationship with commitment? Figure this out first and then go in with a open mind and hear out your suitor. Do be afraid to find that he wants to only be friends. Friends have more fun and are more intimate when there atracted to one another but know it will never go beyond that point...
321137
Are you sure you want to date a old friend? If so then it should be real easy for you to talk to them and ask the worse that can happen is that you are turned down and are liked better as a friend and that's not loosing either I know it will kind of be strange at first but that's the chance you have to take if you really want to go out with this person. GOOD LUCK
157768
From a guys view point. I am in the same situation with a lady whom I have been friends with for years. We were both always seeing someone or married now we aren't. I ask my self the same question and after a couple of months of being with her several times a week and talking daily I came to the conclusion that because we are such good friends and know each other good and bad faults that it would make it eaiser to become more than friends. If it doesn't work then you should be able to remain friends after all you started out that way. Lay down some ground rules like what happens if doesn't work. And enjoy yourself we only get the chance to be happy once this could be it for you. I know that I am glad I ask her out as more than a friend. As a good friend of mine told me "Tomorrow is never here and today is gone to quick" \nGOOD LUCK
1154858
As they say ,,,,Men come and go , but a friend is hard to find. I wouldn't risk my Friendship over no man. To many men,,,not enough true friends,,so if you have a true friend,,choose the friend, and in my eye,s if she is a true friend and you told her how you feel about him, and why you wont date him, for fear it may cause friction between you and her, if she is a true friend,,,,,she will stay away from him also, out of respect for you!~
288675
well do u like him? after u and him go out your relationship with your friend will never be da same that is if you don't lose her after going out with the guy
1099879
Depends on if you want your friend to really be your friend. You could ask your friend, but they would still get mad about it even if they said no. If you like the ex more than the friend then go for it. Good luck.
416256
Go for it.  Life is to short to sit around womdering what might have been.  Ask him out on a date.  Maybe he doesn't see you as more than a friend because he doesn't want to lose your friendship.
568888
well friendships between a guy n a girl mostly end up in a relationship. one way or the other. you wanna know if he likes you then ask him. n if you want to ask him out then do it. it wouldn't affect your friendship.
915157
well you weren't supposed to date the guys friend.  that's a no no.  now if he asks you out it'll be a miracle.
639167
It certainly sounds like he is interested in more than just friendship. \n\nIf you would like to ask him out, I'd say go for it.\n\nGood luck!
777464
The most important thing in a friendship is being honest. So just tell him the truth that you like him, and why would you be afraid of losing him if hes your friend? If he was a real friend to you you wouldnt have to worry about losing him.