Will friendship turn into love?

Friendships are a great part of life that involves great companionship and deep care for one another.  Sometimes the feelings involved in a friendship can easily develop into romantic feelings and even love.  It can be unclear when that happens, and it is important to consider why that can happen.  One fact that contributes to a friendship turning into love is attraction.  The attraction has a physical and an emotional component to it.  Friends typically become friends through an emotional attraction.  There are similarities between two people that bond them emotionally to some extent. As two friends become emotionally close, the physical attraction can sometimes start to develop. This is especially true if the person you are friends with is of the sex that you are attracted to. 

If your feelings for your friend start to develop into romantic love, it is important to consider the risks involved.  Friendships can be such a valuable companionship, and out of respect to that companionship, it is important to consider the risks involved in pursuing the romantic love that is developing.  It is possible that romantic love could be real and that your friendship could turn into a long-term relationship of some kind.  However, there is also the chance that the love complicates things too much and adds too many expectations to the friendship, which can lead to the friendship ending. 

As you consider all of this, try to remember to be honest with yourself about your feelings and what you need.  Try also to consider the other person’s feelings and if you feel comfortable, be honest with them about your feelings.  Being honest with them does not necessarily mean they will feel the same way, but it can help clear the air either way. If their feelings are not the same, it can give you closure for your romantic feelings, and know that you should stick to the friendship.  When doing that, make sure to be honest with yourself and your friend about certain boundaries that can hopefully help you adjust your feelings back to a friend level.  Love is a great thing, but so is a friendship so try to be thankful for that and appreciate that as you think about your feelings.