Friends to Mates: Factors to Consider

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21 Apr 2008 01:55 PM

Good relationships are built on the foundation of friendship. When the two people who make up a romantic couple are also best friends, the bond that they share is even stronger. Therefore it is a good idea to share a special friendship with your mate.

By the term friendship, I mean people that share common likes and dislikes. Friends are people who share hopes, dreams, and ideas with one another. People who can go out and have a good time together. Friends are people who have things in common to discuss. Yes, believe it or not there are couples who are not friends.

So being best friends with your mate sounds like a good idea. However does that mean that it is a good idea to be a mate of your best friend? When thinking about this situation I cannot help but think of another one of my all time favorite movies My Best Friend's Wedding. This movie depicts how hard it can be to be the mate of a best friend, especially if the relationship does not work out romantically. In this movie things worked out for the best. However life does not always work that way.

Before becoming romantically involved with a friend, there are many things to consider. The relationship may be more complicated than those that you have had with other people. Consider some of the things below.

Are there any indicators that your friend is also romantically attracted to you? If your friend is in way having the same feelings that you are, by confronting him or her you may be opening both of you up to a world of awkward moments and feelings. Look for clues that indicate that your friend may have feelings for you. Bring up conversations and joking discuss the two of you as a couple. Check your friend's face and comments for reactions that may suggest one way or the other.

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Lyn is a kindergarten teacher and mommy to a girl and a boy. In her spare time, she enjoys informative and creative writing.

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