discussion Do you believe in friendship turning into love relationship?

[chosensparkles]

I personally do but I know some don’t and once they’ve put you in a box, they think you’ll be friends forever. But relationships/friendships are always evolving so i did wonder what your thoughts are…

[Post Malone]

**** happens

 

[#Beautiful]

my fiance and i have been together for 5 years and a half and we were friends for several years prior

[Devin]

platonic turned romantic relationships are a huge gamble, depends on the friend.

 

however i do believe in a romantic relationship you should become bestfriends with ur partner. 

[Khal]

Yes, and I believe that dynamic makes the best relationships. I personally can't date someone I wouldn't be close friends with.

 

However, that doesn't also mean I want to date all my close friends. There are instances when a friend is just that and can't lead to anything more.

[Great808]

I know damn well 2 single gay men that are both attractive wI’ll not be staying mutual friends for long I can say that much. 

[Mordecai]

For me personally, I make a clear distinction between friendships and relationships in the sense that I know what my intentions are with a person very early on. Usually when that friendship dynamic has been created with a person (even with someone I find attractive) I just don't see them in a sexual or romantic way.

 

But absolutely people can become friends first and lovers second. Any initial attraction you have to a person is very surface level while friendships allow you to know people on a much deeper level

[Johnny Jacobs]

Def and it's the best. 

 

I had the luck to experience it

[Harrier]

Definitely, however I do believe it is harder for a very long & very close friendship to turn into a relationship. Hard to change a dynamic established over years.

 

But I also think the idea that you shouldn't date someone you wouldn't choose to be friends with is a good one. A lot of straight people do this, where their relationship is mainly based on attraction rather than commonalities. I feel these relationships often end when the spark dies.

[JayG]

48 minutes ago, Khal said:

Yes, and I believe that dynamic makes the best relationships. I personally can't date someone I wouldn't be close friends with.

 

However, that doesn't also mean I want to date all my close friends. There are instances when a friend is just that and can't lead to anything more.

Literally same, if I couldnt be friends with a partner, then it just wouldnt work. And tbh if I stay single forever thats fine cause my best friend is into the same stuff as me. So that works. But yeah, you HAVE to be best friends with your partner, I just dont get how it would work otherwise.

[réveuse]

Yes! Any and all love as long it's consensual and not inappropriate is okay.

[DawnAnti]

I do believe in friendships that become relationships but the opposite nah i don’t think it’s genuine 

[ImsoLOUD]

i have experienced it myself and it was higher high's and lower low's

[ariananext]

1 hour ago, Khal said:

Yes, and I believe that dynamic makes the best relationships. I personally can't date someone I wouldn't be close friends with.

 

However, that doesn't also mean I want to date all my close friends. There are instances when a friend is just that and can't lead to anything more.

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[LoveInStereo]

It depends on your disposition. I’m rly in touch with my feelings so I’d know very early on if I see somebody in a romantic light or not. My ideal match is somebody with a similar outlook, I would HATE to be with somebody who takes forever to figure out what they want. My bf & I both felt the chemistry right when we met & that vulnerability & open communication set the foundation for a rly healthy relationship. Friends to lovers often is 1 person pining for the other & the object of desire is essentially settling for something comfortable. That imbalance is a recipe for disaster

[Breathe On Moi]

I unfortunately don’t see myself being attracted to someone I’m kikiing with, sorry 

[CherieMoon]

Yeah, it happens and can be a very cute dynamic but could also turn very ugly quickly. I think it really depends on how close they were before the romantic relationship. 

For me, would be hard to change a friendship dynamic of years to a romantic relationship. However, if we just being friends for months then it could easily turn in a romantic relationship if we find each other attractive physically and mentally. 

[Alongoria13]

I don't believe you meet someone who suddenly becomes your partner for life. Friendship is essential to go further IMO. Or at the very least that's how it works with me  hence why Tinder and Grindr are a big no for me dating wise.

Edited November 20, 2023 by Alongoria13

[Joyride]

No the feelings that go into each relationship are completely differrent.

 

It could work for some people but personally I would never date someone I consider a friend.

[Peroxide]

3 hours ago, #Beautiful said:

my fiance and i have been together for 5 years and a half and we were friends for several years prior

Same story here.

 

Me and my partner were best friends for several years before we got into a relationship…

 

I think it’s a lot more common in same-sex couples.

[harwee]

yes cause its all subjective, what friendship means

[Aristede]

It sounds horrible but I can't really be friends with someone I am attracted to. I'll always picture myself ******* them or wanting to see what they look like naked. 

[Queen.]

Well that's kinda what happens lol

[Magdalene]

i got it bad for my friend right now 

 

not even in a hookup sense, like in a slow dance in his living room with christmas lights around us kind of way it’s so bad  

[JonginBey]

Yes. I’ve lived it.