Dating a friend?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2005
Dating a friend?
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Mon, 11-20-2006 - 1:04pm

My friend has been interested in me for five years now. When we first met I was engaged and I'm now getting divorced. My friend and I are going out next weekend. I'm kind of nervous about dating him (even though I asked him out!). We've become really close over the years and I don't want to ruin our friendship if things don't work out.

I'm also kind of paranoid about the idea of having sex with him. He's been with a bunch of people and I've only had sex with one man. I'm worried about it being awkward, or not being good at it, or things just getting weird afterwards.

Any advice?

~~Mandy

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-17-2002
Mon, 11-20-2006 - 2:50pm

Well, first suggestion is to not put the cart before the horse.

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Registered: 11-26-2006
Mon, 11-27-2006 - 12:14am

I have dated my best friend. It lasted for four years. best relationship I have ever had. But as time went on we started growing apart romantically. We were honest with ourselves and decided it was better to stay friends. Romance doesnt always ruin things as long as ytour honest with yourself and your partner about how you feel, it should be fine.

good luck
Morrigan