Can a once purely platonic friendship become a romantic relationship?
I feel man and woman can never really be friends (sound familiar?) There is always either a one-sided or mutual attraction that belies the friendship. It is a primitive human reaction. We are more open and responsive to people we find attractive. It is shallow, but it is also innately human. You have to first of all question your motive to consider starting a romantic relationship with your friend. If it because you are lonely and feel you need someone with you, then no, it is not a good idea. If you flirt with each other then you are already unconsciously drawn to him sexually even if you don’t want to admit it to yourself. It is true by transforming your relationship you cannot easily go back to your former friendship, unless the circumstances are unique. The three keys to a lasting relationship are physical, emotional and intellectual attraction – each lasting for longer than its prior. It seems that you are already into each other emotionally and intellectually – and if you feel ph
