Did any one fell in love with a friend?

Philippines
April 3, 2008 7:59am CST
Is it normal falling in love with a friend? Well for me I do not know! I dont know if I should tell her my feelings? I always think that... will she get mad? or worst? she might avoid me... I dont want to destroy our friendship. But sometimes I also ask my self.... what if she likes me too? what if shes waiting for so long? Maybe there are persons like me who wants to retain good friendship than to express the feelings and lose both friendship and love. Or a coward like me who doesnt want to accept rejection.
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@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
3 Apr 08
Hmm let me start by telling you I married my best friend from middle school an we are going on 16 years we were best freinds growwing up we played four square together an so on an by high school we were a thing
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• United States
3 Apr 08
Wow thats nicez. life must be easy
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@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
4 Apr 08
no not that easy but we got each other I lost my dad because of it he told me to choose between my hubby an him an you know who I choose
@Daffodil20 (1754)
• India
3 Apr 08
if a girl and a guy are friends, they often get attracted to each other. its quite normal and not at all alarming. in fact, friendship is the first step of love. but this doesn't necessarily mean that everytime you start liking a friend, you should be rest assured that you are going to fall in love with him or her. actually in your case, i feel you are much more anxious about all this. take it lightly. and no need to go and talk to her straight away. give it time. the feeling might subside. so just wait for a few days or months, untill you are sure that what you feel for her is not merely attraction or infactuation.
• Philippines
4 Apr 08
to all who responded on this subject, thank you very much.... I really appreciate having such comments it really helped a lot. it somehow relieved my burden.
• Canada
3 Apr 08
I actually think that's the "best" way to fall in love... if that's possible :) I think the strongest relationships are those that start out with a great friendship. That friendship allows you to explore compatibility and truly "be yourself" without any of the pressures of constraints of trying to hard to be in a relationship right off the bat. Here's a question, though... is your friend single and available? If she is, and if you're having strong feelings for her, I think you should definitely tell her. There is, of course, a chance that she is feeling the same way. Either way, I think it's important for her to know how YOU feel because you can't change that. It will affect how you see your friendship from now on. While there is always the risk of rejection (she might not want a "love relationship"), I really can't see it destroying the friendship. She might be uncomfortable initially if she doesn't feel the same way but, if you are really good friends, I think that friendship would be strong enough to ride out the discomfort.
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@munhozmib (3837)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
4 Apr 08
Hello! Well, I hate to fall in love with a friend. I am the kind of guy like you, who is afraid to say that you love the other. I am not afraid of the rejection itself. When I love somebody, I start building plans. Plans in which that person takes part. When the person says no, I feel like my dreams were destroyed. It really ruins me. I would accept the no in a good way, but my dreams... How can they be destroyed so easily? Just by a simple answer? The friendship is never over, even if you say no. Unless it wasn't a friendship. Respectfully, Munhozmib.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
3 Apr 08
Morning drahcir Hopefully thats what happens..falling in love with a friend..i don't think I ever fell for an enemy?? who knows?? But for you you will have to think how you feel about this relationship and see if its worth the time later on to just be friends or take it to the next level...I have had friends and i have had relationships and my friends mean more to me cause I still have them..the others are gone now... Hope you can decide soon for yourself and have fun!
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• Nigeria
3 Apr 08
Yeah! let me hear you something very crucial to relationship just to lighten your perception on this subject. Your friend,I mean your closest friend should be your partner or better-half. Because,as the relationship is concerned I mean a real and meaningful one,your proposed man/woman should be your real confidant,counselor,adviser,lover and the husband. Otherwise,can you think of any relationship around you that they do not secretly make love? Out of 100% just 5% do not. See how minimal it is? Your friend will understand you better than a stranger,somebody you have known for ages and understand well will add harmony to your whatsoever relationship than a distance person.
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@subha12 (18441)
• India
4 Apr 08
i think its very much normal to fakll in love with a friend. acually as a friend you know the person well. so the love comes after taht. it comes when you try to appreciae taht person very much.
@madlees (1377)
• India
3 Apr 08
Hi drahcir, Go and get it out dear. You can tell her. If she is a good friend of yours she'll not be hurt and she will tell you the truth also. Maybe she'll get shocked when she hears that at first, but she'll take it right when she has time to think over it. Love at first sight is not for all, always remember that. For some it may be like that but for the majority it is very slow in developing. Maybe she has also grown to like you but doesn't dare tell you. Women usually don't come out first. So give her hints first. See how she takes it. laughingly tell her at first. See what her reaction is and then decide what to do later. All the best to you dear, You seem to be a very sweet person, she should love you, Don't worry..
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@Gesusdid (1676)
• United States
4 Apr 08
let me tell you falling in love with the friend , is the worst move you can make , cause its such a high risk , ive been thru it too many times , like my girls who are my friends , some left me choose to never talk to me again , i say i thought i only fell in love with 1 or 2 of em , and in that result it didnt work out , like you said it got weird and she opted for someone else ..but i was alright ...but dont do it...not unless your 1000 percent sure that you know that person feels that same way about you too ..cause you dont wanna look like a sucker
@skbh12 (2946)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
you know what, my boyfriend and i started as friends. we both work in the same institution. but with our story, we started as an open relationship. i had a boyfriend that whom i want to get rid of asap. (haha. i know im bad for doing it. it is just that im not happy with the guy and it always tells me that i will never have any good future with him because he is not yet finished with his studies and he doesnt show me efforts to find work for a living.) everything started out when both of us went to an outing in a beach somewhere in the Philippines. right there and then that is how we got closer with each other. as months had passed, we started dating out like going to movies, eat dinner together and etc. one night, we went to a resto bar. we were talking things about love and we suddenly thought of having an open relationship since i am not happy with the relationship i was having at that moment and he didnt get the yes answer yet to the girl he was courting who works in the same institution where we are. that was november 21 when we had a deal. as months had passed again, that is when he learned to appreciate things i do for him and starts falling for me too and vice versa. i tried breaking up with him because i got scared for i knew i was falling for him but he insisted not to. he tells me, "why should you break up with me you are my girlfriend? i dont want us to break up." that was the time when i realized that i was considered his girlfriend and that i have the right to feel jealous or anything with any actions he'll do towards me.. now we are turning on our 17th month as a couple this coming april 21. if i were, dont think about the friendship that might be broken. what is she likes you too and she is just waiting for you express how you feel towards her right? always take the time to tell her how you feel. you know, most of the girls dont have the guts to tell their guy with how they feel for them because it doesnt really look good for a girl to make the first move. if everything turned the other way around, it is okay. at least you knew and your questions were answered. right? there are times that we'd get rejected by someone and that is okay. who knows, you might learn BIG with that experience. friendship? that could be fixed up easily. there's nothing to be afraid off.. you must have the guts to tell her everything because if you dont do it as soon as possible, you might regret for not doing these things in the future.. all you needed too was confirmation from her like.. do it in a respective manner.
• China
4 Apr 08
i think so many relationships among people who around you start as friendship,because you have known each other well.now that you are good or intimate friends,no matter how she responds you,she can consider your feeling,i believe she shouldn't hurt a friend in her life.just tell her your actual thought,don't miss a chance or you will regret if you know she also falls in love with you but feel embarrassed to tell you.sometimes,you should be brave and all the things will be better,if you make too much consideration before doing something,maybe you will never have chance to do.so,tell her in proper times as quickly as possible.wish you good luck!
@kitan2979 (115)
• Philippines
4 Apr 08
Yes it is normal..and its actually a good foundation in a relationship! But I understand your doubts if whether you will tell her and what if she avoids you after you tell her? I think you can feel if she likes you too..especially if she enjoys your company.I know you'll know and feel it..by the way how long have you been friends?
@wy2008 (185)
• China
4 Apr 08
i had this experience , one of my best friend show love for me , it is really amaze me , but i calm down and thought for several days , i rejected him , my friend is such a considerate person , he didn't care so much , and we are still good friends now.
• China
4 Apr 08
Do what you want to and don`t regret ! You will never have the opportunity again . Just hold it !
@MAMABLAZE (242)
• United States
4 Apr 08
My husband and I have been friends since the age of 13. He asked me to marry him when we were about 21 but I didn't think he was serious. So he waited until we were 25 and did the get down on one knee official proposal so I knew he was serious and we have been married 20 years now. So the answer is yes...I loved him growing up and will love him forever more....Mamablaze!!
@alexigne (903)
• Philippines
4 Apr 08
Don't be afraid be man to face all the consequences, doing nothing may cause you more pain. Fell in love with your friend is just an ordinary feeling because as you go together and grow your feelings develop for her, she might fell the same. This only matters if there are things that you need to consider like if she is married or if her boyfriend is your bestfriend too. AS long as this is not the situation. Go go go