how many people would want to date their best friend?
400374
sure thing but then there is always the possibility that if things ended badly you would have lost your best friend.
907668
There's nothing inately wrong about dating him. There is if you know you can't be good to him or treat him the way you know your best friend would want you to.\n\nAnd don't take her feelings for granted. Sit her down, tell her you value her friendship, but you also like her brother, and how would she feel if you started dating him?
1168330
i want my partner to join my circle of friends, but would most difinetly exceed the title of "best friend".
152697
I wouldn't, because of the chance of messing up your friendship. Because when friends date and it doesn't work out, they normally lose their friendship. And it's the reason why alot of people don't take the chance.\n Good Luck
150818
Absolutely... The best relationships are the ones that start out as best friends...
303873
I would hope that your best friend would have enough respect for you to not date any of your ex-girlfriends.  Women come and go (same as men), but 'real" friends don't.  But, yeah, I would be a little upset.
217476
No, my best friend is, just that, my best friend.  Her EX is, not fair game.\n\nI played this game before, lost out on both counts.  the ex, only wanted to get back at her, she wanted me to "date" him and see if he wanted her back..\nend of story, everyone hated me, for playing thier game!\n\nNO
374757
You should ask your best friend about it first. Girlfriends may come and go but friendships last forever.
785079
find a new best friend
807389
Like if u are on myspace that is a good place to ask her out. You can ask one of your best friends to get her phone number then do 3 way on the phone with her and your best friend and ask your best friend to ask her to say " Rate him from 1 to 10" and see what she says. Pretend like you are not on the line. then tell your best friend to ask questions about you like " Do you think he is cute or not?", "Do u think you two will make a good couple?", etc.,
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That all depends if she or he only wants a friendship or are they looking for a steady relationship.  For example, my friend and I have been dating over 8 years and we are comfortable with that.  My friends are saying what are you waiting for. I tell them that I am not looking for a marriage.
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I don't wanna be too judgemental, but I'd never do something like that. However, it all depends on you and on the person you wanna date. And, of course, it also depends on your friends feelings, but, in any case it can be extremely difficult for all people involved. So, in my opinion, it is much easier to stay away from ur bestfriend's ex and not complicate ur life.
59610
Someone to whom you can afford to be best friends to.
362910
youre friends are asshol*s...i LOVE cats adn would definately date someone who were just as passionate about cats as i am.
45283
I think that if you are talking about taking a step from friendship to more than friendship it would be risky because you could ruin something really special, but then again, if you are meaning that as lovers you are also best friends I believe that's the best type of relationship to have
728195
best friends make the best long time partners. they know all your faults and love you in spite of them or because of them. run with it.
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well first decide within yourself ...if you were to start dating ...and you broke up...do you want to risk losing your best friend... if this is a risk your willing to take...then go for  it.\n\nif not...then dont ... my male best friend and i joked about this a long time ago ...what if...and such...then we thought of the past relationships we both had...most of which .. well...most dont get along with their ex's so we decided it would never happen..and mind you we were just joking around.  \n\nsometimes...being best friends for a very long time...years and years can lead to romance..but by then you have done it all ..and both of you know all that has happened to each other...but for now ..i strongly recommend you sit down and think..about the what ifs... i personally would never want to risk losing the one person i can talk to about anything...and we never pass judgment on each other...and we never believe hearsay..cuz we know better...etc.\n\nthis is all based on personal experience...i have 2 female friends in my life...the rest are men...\n\nask yourself this...are you going or just recently went thru something in your life where your best friend was there in everyway for you?  if so....could you just be thinking ..wow...how come i have never noticed how wonderful you really are?  \n\nhoping this gives you something to consider before making the leap...and hope that it all works out for you in whatever you choose....good luck