Anyone else feel the same way?

[smff]

There's this girl I like, and I think she likes me too. We've been pretty close friends for about a year now, and we get along really well. The only thing is that I don't want to lose her as a friend.

Because we're young, the relationship probably wouldn't last forever, I mean we're not gonna end up getting married or anything. And I just feel that afterwards we wouldn't be friends anymore, or it'd be awkward between us.

I'd much rather stay friends with her for a long time rather than go out and then never speak to her again after that. Anyone feel the same way/any advice?

[Vermilion]

I get how you feel, I can't stand talking to my ex really it just upset me, we were good friends before hand. I have another friend that I adore and she adores me but I don't want to make a move cos I'd hate losing our friendship if/when it end's. I'd say if your sure about her go for it otherwise just stay good friends. Good friends are for life , gf/bf are normal a short time thing. Unless you both know what each other wants.

[SethfromMI]

There's this girl I like, and I think she likes me too. We've been pretty close friends for about a year now, and we get along really well. The only thing is that I don't want to lose her as a friend.

Because we're young, the relationship probably wouldn't last forever, I mean we're not gonna end up getting married or anything. And I just feel that afterwards we wouldn't be friends anymore, or it'd be awkward between us.

I'd much rather stay friends with her for a long time rather than go out and then never speak to her again after that. Anyone feel the same way/any advice?

I think you answered your own question; if you think a relationship, which you are already saying will not last, would ruin the friendship and you want to remain her friend, do not pursue a relationship

[Small town girl]

WORD, man. I was in exactly the same position about a year ago. And you know what, i now regret i didnt make a move because i was afraid to lose our friendship, if i was you i would make a move and just give it your all, and not chicken out because i was afraid to lose a friend. I f she seems to like you, and never makes a move, one of you is going to end up getting bored, and the friendship will be over to.

*Disclaimer: this is just my experience, you're a different person and so is she, everyone is different.

[DoodleSnap]

I personally think that you are in a brilliant position right now; in that you have lots of options. Consider the background: you are excellent friends, able to speak to each other freely, and both understand and like each other (romantically, or not). This means you are able to speak to and ask her about things without the usual fear and uncertainty that goes along with someone approaching a new crush. Communication is key in any relationship, so speak to her. Ask her about how she feels, drop hints, and see where things take you. If you are able to speak to her about how you feel consistently throughout the relationship, and make it clear you want to be friends no matter what happens, then it will all work out well. Just be clear, explicit, and understanding, and you shouldn't have much reason to fall out, and thus lose the friendship.
But don't necessarily make a move if you don't want to - anyone on here can judge based on your post; but only you are there in the situation yourself. Take it slow, and do what you think is right.

Good luck.

[Typhlosion]

I'm not going to add any helpful output, but to answer the thread's title, yes. I'm kinda in a very similar situation, although I only know her for a month or two now. I'm not sure if I like like her to risk a friendship for a possibly failed 2-week relationship, but, on the other hand, "friendzoning" her is also a dick move...

Edit: Maybe she doesn't. I dunno *shrugs*

Edit2: Nooope, it's mutual :D

[KingLiam]

Just live in the moments, not saying this always happens but most of the friends you havin in school etc. you will never see again so I would just go out with her because really no harm can be done of it

[ally-mai]

Tell her how you feel and if you do get together and later decide to break up then try to do it on good terms. (E.G. not over facebook).

[Nico11]

This is actually a two-sided sword. If you do make a move, you might end up losing a friendship. If you don't, you'll just regret it.
Personally based on my experience, I suggest you go for it. I lost a friend of a lifetime in my ex, but the time we were together was heaven.
You might wanna consider your options though. Good Luck

[Axel_]

I relate with you 100%. I lost an amazing friendship with her after we went out. In the end, do whatever you feel comfortable with so it isn't too risky.