What can be better than marrying your best friend? Isn't it the best of both worlds to have a deep, intimate friendship and great sex at the same time? Friends share laughter, hurts, common values, and vulnerabilities with one another. Friends comfort one another when down or sad. Bringing physical intimacy into the friendship dynamic creates a completely different set of rules that inherently changes the relationship forever. There are risks involved in deciding to move forward with a physical relationship because once that line is crossed, it can never go back to the way things were. Here are some common pros and cons to consider before dating a friend.
why not stay just friends but have really great sex? there is no reason that this can't work because if you guys dont want 2 do it anymore then you are still friendsz i don't see any problem dating you friend or just screwing them. nbd.
The most obvious risk in dating a friend is the loss of the friendship if the dating relationship does not work out. Very few dating partners can remain friends after dating.
You know his or her income level, likes and dislikes, character defects, and possibly some family members. You trust one another. It is a natural progression into a more intimate relationship.
If groups of friends are used to hanging out together and a data relationship goes bad, one or the other partner needs to be prepared for other friends to take sides.
Friends have seen the "ugly" side of each other and decide to still remain friends. This promotes sharing in the relationship because both partners feel safe displaying his or her vulnerability to the other friend.
Friends know each other's Achilles heel. If the relationship ends badly and one or the other decides to get even, the effect has a far greater potential to be painful than if delivered from someone who shared less intimacy.
Friends have already decided they share many common values and interests. Friends have things to talk about and the conversation is interesting and free-flowing; it doesn't require extra effort to create "energy" between friends.
One or the other partners may not fully comprehend the new dynamics of a friendship-turned-dating and may still try to act available in front of other potential dates or take the other person for granted. If he lit his farts when he was your pal, is that still okay when he is potential marriage material?
Some friends that do not have time for commitments have agreements to have a physical relationship without a commitment. This only works when friends do not have hidden feelings for each other.
If your friend had keys to your apartment or house before the dating began and then the dating relationship goes bad, you will need to change the locks to your house and possibly your vehicle.
Let's face it, parents can create serious havoc in any relationship! If mom or dad already love your special friend, that's a mountain already conquered.
Posted by Miss_d
