If you have a best friend who is the opposite gender, you may not see them as anything more than a friend. The thought may have never even crossed your mind. Or maybe you have thought of it and you are actually repulsed by the thought. But hear me out, there are so many reasons why you should date your best friend and here are just a few.
You Enjoy Your Time Together
If you are already best friends, then you know that you enjoy spending time together. You know the things that you like to do together. You enjoy doing crazy things together and you enjoy doing nothing together. If you enjoy each others presence no matter what, then you know that you are compatible and enjoy being with each other through everything.
You Know Each Other Well
You already know each other like the back of your hand. You know their likes and dislikes, you know their quirks and their insecurities, and you know their pet peeves. You know everything about them that makes them who they are, both the big and small things. You already know all of the important things about each other. Because you know each other so well, you would be past the first stage of dating when you are getting to know each other, which will make it easier when you do start dating.
Make Memories
Another thing that you guys both have is memories. You already have memories that you have made together, and you will be able to look back on those memories with so much love and admiration and appreciation. Those memories will be so much sweeter once you start dating. You will be able to look back and appreciate the small moments that led up to your relationship.
Goof Off
You guys can goof off together and do it well, because you know you can already do this with each other. They make you laugh and everything is so fun and effortless with them. You have that connection that is just fun and carefree. If you have that in friendship, it won’t go away when you are dating. When you are able to goof off and make a fool of yourself without any judgement is a true sign that they love you for you.
Spend Your Life With The Person That Brings You The Most Joy
They are your best friend. You enjoy every minute with them, you have fun with them and you care about them, so why not date them at the same time. Not much will change. The biggest thing that will change is your title. Why wouldn’t you want to date the person that brings you the most joy? Are you afraid of what will happen if things don’t work out? Are you afraid that it will be awkward? Trust me, I was too. I was terrified. I knew that I could not lose his friendship and I valued that before everything else. But I swallowed my pride and took a leap of faith, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I couldn’t be happier. Every relationship has its struggles, but if you truly care about one another and want it to work, then you will be able to overcome any obstacle.
So what are you waiting for? Put on your big girl pants, strap on your parachute and take a leap of faith, because it will be the best experience of your life.
