from a friend to a lover

@emjay86 (640)
Philippines
September 8, 2011 2:34pm CST
Is it a wise choice to pursue the "feeling"? Breaking the boundaries of friendship and becoming more than that? Some say it is unwise to do so. Because if you two break up, the friendship would never be repaired. :( What do you think fellow mylotteR?
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• United States
16 Sep 11
My guy waited for me to fall for him! We started out as good friends. He fell for me but waited and waited for me to realized what I wanted in a guy was him! We are romantically in love And still good friends .So it could work . The key is to Want to keep the friendship you once had. I will tell you I was so nervous that we would ruin the friendship but the friendship has grown! It all depends on the couple.
• United States
17 Sep 11
All I can suggest is just keep your heart and eyes open . Like me , you perfect mate maybe near you already.Good Luck.
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@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
20 Sep 11
Oh my perfect mate near me. Just maybe. Hopeful and happy. :)
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@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
16 Sep 11
WOW! The kind of relationship I am looking forward to acquire..I am so jealous. I am praying that my kind of relationship would blossom along with the friendship keeping strong.
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@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
9 Sep 11
Well I guess for some it's a good idea and for some it doesn't work! I have been in this situation. Me and a close friend, we fell in love and were in a relationship for about a year. I thought our relationship was going to last but it didn't. After a year or so we broke up. It was bad. Then after the breakup our friendship wasn't the same, as a matter of fact, we don't even talk these days! Sometimes I wish we'd never fallen in love if it's have done this to our friendship.
• South Korea
9 Sep 11
It is scary, yes and also sad. But I don't think the case is the same with everyone, maybe I was just the unlucky one I have friends who have remained friends with their ex lovers. I have no idea how they do that though.
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
9 Sep 11
Unlucky one? I don't think so. Something must have gone wrong along the way. I don;t know. I feel sad that your friendship also got broken. No suggestions or tips from friends?..
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
9 Sep 11
Oh that is so scary. A friendship so treasured now left somewhere. That is what saddens me. I cannot tell how much a friendship means to me. If I am ever in a relationship, I wish the friendship be maintained.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
11 Sep 11
I guess from a practical view it is not always a good idea to turn a friendship into a romance if one wishes to still have the person as a close friend because sadly if the romance ends in most cases there will be a broken heart and no friendship! Having said that a solid love union should start as a good friendship so who is to know if it may land in disaster or not. I think listening to you heart while asking for guidance may be the way to go.
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
12 Sep 11
That is so right! A solid love union can never be formed unless a good friendship is a foundation. There are instances wherein the love engaged between two people becomes stronger. And even if they break apart, such good foundation is enough to last them through the next relationship as good friends.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
20 Sep 11
This is not a general rule. Everything depends on the person involved. I married my best friend. We were of course hesitant at the beginning to lift the boundaries of friendship and go beyond that, but our love was just too strong and i think it was meant to be. Some would say it's better to stay as friends, but you can never really control love. If it's love that rules, it'll break all the boundaries and nobody can stop that. But if it's not real love, then i think it would never work out, even to those who are not friends.
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
20 Sep 11
WOW!!!! Best friends? That is so great toni. I really believe that love conquers all and that when strong and fulfilling. It carries along with it the friendship and bind the two into one, as in marriage. I am so happy for you. :D
9 Sep 11
hi:) I think being a friend is a good start of a more deeper relationship, because their already comfortable with each other before they go to the next level, so it's easier for both of them.well about the break up perhaps that's the risk of it, but they can still be friends after if they want. Have a good day friend!:D
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
9 Sep 11
Hello! A contract understood by both parties is good. Mutually, they feel love towards each other without sacrificing friendship. Over time, it will bloom. But if in case, along the way..something goes wrong. Friendship is still there even after the intimate love is gone. Good day to you too :)
@shrmanoj (382)
9 Sep 11
Yes dear, the friendship would never be repaired if it is break up. So be careful all the friends.
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
9 Sep 11
Oh! That is a sad reality. But I think some people even after break up can still be friends. That is good. But it is rare though.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
8 Sep 11
Hi emjay! When I was in high school, I had a guy friend who tried to court me. I did not knew much about dating yet then, but my first reaction was to dump him immediately and I gave him a scolding that we are friends, we are like a brother and a sister and that he should not ruin it. And then, it was a coincidence that I went far away for college. So he got over it and until now we are good friends and he's already married with a kid. Right now, I believe that if you're friends, you should remain friends (when I say friends here, I mean very good friends). Because for me, when I treat someone as a very good friend, I will see him forever as a friend and even a brother. There's no crossing the line. I am in good terms with my ex but there are just those times that I feel the awkwardness. I don't want that kind of relationship with a very good friend if he decides to cross the line. It just feels like everything will not be the same again if you go into the next level and then fall from it. But then again, this is what I think.
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
9 Sep 11
What you think is similar to what I think. I am deeply saddened by the thought of a friendship gone awry. Just because of a feeling pursued. It is really that friendships can go breaking when the line is crossed. That is what makes it sad. I don't like that. By then, many of the friends can also be involved.
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@huilichan8 (1378)
• Singapore
9 Sep 11
It depends. If you agree beforehand rhat you would still be friends in the event that the relationship doesn't turn out well, then there is a possibility thst your friendship will remain intact though it may take a while for thing to cool between the two of you. However, if the relationship ends because of betrayal by one party, then it might be impossible for the friendship to remain the same and repair might not help at all.
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
9 Sep 11
That is sad. A friendship gone. A love pursued is never wise if that is the case. :( It doesn't sound good in the end.
• United States
9 Sep 11
It honestly depends on the person, and it depends on how strong a friendship you have to start with. A lot of times it doesn't end well, but I know of plenty enough who are still friends, even married to other people. I'm a good example. My first and only Real boyfriend and I started out as friends. He was a guy who I was interested in's best friend, or so we thought. I ended up liking the bff much better, and about a year after we met we hooked up. We were both going through a really rough time, and needed each other. I knew it wasn't going to go anywhere, and didn't really care, I cared about him and he did me and that was all that mattered. He married a real hateful b. now who hates me, but who cares? lol We are still best friends to this day, talk whenever he's on the road, don't see each other but every few years. So yes, you can break that boundary and still be ok, I think it would be best discussed what would happen if it doesn't work out.. It also depends on how/why it ends too!
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
9 Sep 11
That sounds real good. What happened for you is great. The friendship is still there. I am so happy for you. There are really those people who makes you comfortable and when things go wrong, they are someone who you run to. I appreciate it.
• Slovenia
8 Sep 11
I tried that and it worked out. First of all we were normall friends but I liked her from before. When I first asked her she wasn't into it because she wanted only to be friends. It really depends on the person. I think that if you are for a long time good friend with her and she isn't giving you any hints or how should I say, signs to make a move, she probably doesn't want anything more. Not that I'm not supporting you, just telling from my view here how I see the situation. Maybe she secretly hopes that some day you will ask her out. In my case it worked out well. If the friendship would never be repaired ... this again depends on the persons involved. If you both are reasonable people and everything goes to hell, you will probably work it out and stay friends further. This is my opinion, I support you man in every way you want to do. I say give it a try if she really means something to you.
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
9 Sep 11
My friend told me to pursue when the "feeling" is that intense. I don't see it any intense now. I can only see her as a friend. Only that sometimes, thoughts come to mind especially "What ifs". I don't know really. I am glad to hear about your relationship that worked out well. Keep it up. :)
9 Sep 11
yes sometimes it is true that when loves happens in friendship and we cannot tell them about it but we can help them in any cases o problem.There is no boundaries in friendship and in love so you can do as much as u can to get her if u love her trully.
@emjay86 (640)
• Philippines
9 Sep 11
If the love is true, that is. But how would you know? I guess I have to accept that it is based on the strength of the feelings.