Imagine this scene: Boy and girl practically grew up together, making them childhood friends and best friends. As they matured, the bond grew stronger, making them rely on each other’s existence to survive in this world and for support etc. etc. Then, fate happens (in their terms); they fall in love during those tender teenage years of high school (think, Dawson and Joey from Dawson’s Creek).
So, the question here is, should they give in to their romantic feelings and say, leave their days of being best friends and brace the possibilities of going steady?
I guess there are a lot of controversies to that, if you ask me. For one, they practically know each other inside out since like, forever?! And I guess I feel that it’s a tad weird to be going out with someone you’ve practically known your whole life – it’s almost the same as dating your own brother (almost!). Not only would you know everything about them (e.g. their gross, disgusting habits and how they think and feel), you could even finish their sentences if you wanted to (kind of like twins!). And besides, wouldn’t it be more fun if you found these things out about your partner while you’re dating, rather than knowing it already and then start dating? That’s part of the spice added to the relationship, right? Any anyway, Dawson and Joey gave this while ‘going out’ thing a try and look at how great that ended? Not only did they hurt each other, they practically dragged their potential partners into that love mess that they’ve created!! Too much drama going on there!
So, what’s my verdict? While I think that it’s great to have your childhood friend become your best friend while you’re growing up, it should stay that way and not to be developed further! It’s just too complicated, uncertain and definitely not worth all the effort (and tears) if at the end of the day, you end up losing a great friendship just because of some romantic (or lust) feeling. So, just accept the face that the both of you will probably remain just best friends, get on with your life and be happy for them when they share the joys of their lives with you. Offer a comforting shoulder to cry on and an understanding ear won’t hurt either during the rough times. After all, that’s what friends are for, aren’t they?
So, the question here is, should they give in to their romantic feelings and say, leave their days of being best friends and brace the possibilities of going steady?
I guess there are a lot of controversies to that, if you ask me. For one, they practically know each other inside out since like, forever?! And I guess I feel that it’s a tad weird to be going out with someone you’ve practically known your whole life – it’s almost the same as dating your own brother (almost!). Not only would you know everything about them (e.g. their gross, disgusting habits and how they think and feel), you could even finish their sentences if you wanted to (kind of like twins!). And besides, wouldn’t it be more fun if you found these things out about your partner while you’re dating, rather than knowing it already and then start dating? That’s part of the spice added to the relationship, right? Any anyway, Dawson and Joey gave this while ‘going out’ thing a try and look at how great that ended? Not only did they hurt each other, they practically dragged their potential partners into that love mess that they’ve created!! Too much drama going on there!
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