Is dating friends a massive no???

Hi?
Some of my friends have been like noooo can never date a friend but like? I thought that's where you get most of your boyfriends from? I'm not dating a stranger?. I have no interest in dating apps or hookups (no judgement if you do, I just don't get it???). Most of the married people in my family fell in love with their friend then got married.

Am I missing something???

Reply 1

chiliwoods

Think it's just a case of like if things go wrong it could make things awkward for the friend group (if you're in the same circle) or your friendship wouldn't be the same, but I am also a firm believer that the best foundation for a relationship is friendship. I took this chance with my current partner and I couldn't be happier. Yes, there can be some risks I guess, but sometimes if you feel they're the right person you should consider taking the chance. Going about life trying not to get hurt is difficult anywho.

Reply 2

Zarek

Sex is a natural extension of a good friendship

Reply 3

TheSpicyOwl1

Original post by Zarek

Sex is a natural extension of a good friendship

what.

the.

flip.

Reply 4

anosmianAcrimony

Original post by Zarek

Sex is a natural extension of a good friendship

Yeah idk why more people don't realise this.

But yeah, it's also a good basis for trying a relationship out. There's just a higher standard of communication that needs to be done to make it work, and it can be potentially more devastating if it doesn't work out, because it's as unpleasant as any breakup but you also have less of a support system. High risk high reward

Reply 5

Smack

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I think it's much more usual to date friends (or, perhaps more commonly, friends of friends) than strangers. If you don't want to date people already know to you then you're either going to have to hit the apps - which a lot of people are quite dissatisfied with - or try and talk with strangers in places like bars, clubs, etc.