Why you shouldn't date friends!
Why You Shouldn’t Date Your Friends By Dr. Jacoby Irujo, DNP., APNP., PMHNP-C., CMH. February 9, 2021 Dating a friend can seem like the perfect idea. After all, you already know each other, trust each other, and feel comfortable together. In fact, research shows that many relationships actually begin as friendships. But just because something is common doesn’t mean it’s always a good idea. Turning a friendship into a romantic relationship carries serious risks—ones that can permanently change or even destroy the bond you already have. Here’s why you should think twice before dating a friend. 1. You Risk Losing the Friendship Completely The biggest and most obvious issue is this: if the relationship fails, the friendship often does too. Unlike a typical breakup, where you might lose a partner, dating a friend means losing two roles in one person —your partner and your best friend. Once you cross that line into romance, it’s nearly impossible to go back. Even if both people try to...