How to Deal With Falling in Love With a Best Friend

Falling in love with your best friend can be a tough situation to deal with. You love hanging out and it's obvious your best friend does too, but figuring out how to take it to the next level without destroying a beautiful friendship is tricky business. Never fear. A few tips can help you deal.

Instructions

1. Spend more one-on-one time with your best friend by taking her out to places where you would take a normal date, but don't mention anything about dating. Simply take her out to a movie, to dinner or even dancing and offer to pay. You have the advantage being her best friend because you can ask her out without actually asking her out, and this can sort of test the water while gently hinting to her that you are becoming interested in more than friendship.

2. Give him subtle clues that can help you determine if he is interested without crossing that line of friendship. For example, you might say, "I'm not sure what I would ever do without you." Sit a bit closer to him on the couch when you are watching T.V. and give him a hug when you say goodbye.

3. Watch for subtle signs that she is starting to take the hint. Girls can be a bit evasive, so you much watch carefully. If she begins to act a bit more shy, if she hesitates and lowers her eyes when you are saying goodbye or if she start putting her arm around you or even takes your hand these are signs that you might be able to make the next move. If you never get these clues, or get the opposite reaction, such as fewer phonecalls or she act embarrassed, it might be time to adjust to the fact that you are just friends.

4. Talk to him once you feel that there is a little spark between you and he is beginning to feel the same way. Never simply jump into a kiss without first talking, as drastic moves that he isn't ready for can be deal breakers. You can casually bring up the conversation, saying something like, "I wish I had a boyfriend like you," or "Maybe you and I should date, we make such great friends anyway."

5. Listen to her reaction after you have very slyly confronted her with your desire to further the relationship. Her thoughts should become extremely obvious at this point, and will mold your next move. If she perks up and looks pleased about what you have said, tell her how serious you are, "Let's date." If she hesitates, laughs or gets nervous, change the subject and try to learn to deal with just being friends.