A romantic relationship where you were friends first can be one got the best types of relationships as you already know each other really well. You’ll also known their likes and dislikes meaning you already know whether you have things in common or not.
Going from being friends to being romantic partners can be a scary prospect as it’s not what you’re used to. My top advice is to take it slow. There is no rush, just enjoy the process and let things unfold naturally. As you’re likely already very comfortable in each other’s company that should help things along. Try not to put any pressure on them to have all the answers, remember this is all new for them too.
Don’t forget why you liked each other in the first place. You were friends for a reason so don’t lose sight of that as the relationship progresses. Try to remain honest and open with each other. If you’re felling unsure and hesitant about making the switch from friends to romantic partners then you can almost guarantee they feel the same way to. Talk about it. Lay out your fears and concerns and allow them to do the same. The more open you are with each other the better. Communication is the key to any successful relationship.
Make sure you’re both on the same page. It’s incredibly important to establish whether you’re both on the same page when it comes to your relationship. Ask them what they expect out of the relationship and how they see it unfolding in the future. Tell them your thoughts on it too. The more you talk about it the better.
You may find the initial few weeks are a bit awkward but that is not uncommon as you’re trying to navigate this new form of relationship. Remember what is at stake. Dating your best friend is not the same as dating a stranger. If something goes wrong in the relationship you run the risk of not only losing your partner but also your best friend. Before you take the leap spend time thinking about whether this is truly what you want.
Make time to have ‘proper dates’. As you were already friends it’s likely that you have already spent time doing things together such as going to the cinema or going to a restaurant. Now you have to ramp it up slightly by making these outings more like dates than nights out with a mate. You have to retrain your mind to think date rather than hanging out with a mate. This may include things like spending longer on getting ready so you feel really good or taking along a small gift. Even a single rose would suffice.
Steer clear of becoming friends with benefits unless of course that is what you both want. You need to have a conversation about this before you take it any further. You need to establish what you both expect and want form the relationship form the start.
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