Dating someone you know already

Sometimes, the line between friendship and romance is a little blurry.

You spend a lot of time together, you care about each other — but is it actually a good idea to date a friend?

When you have a history with someone, there’s a degree of understanding between you.

That means that hopefully, you can relax a bit on those early dates and just be yourself.

Dating is complicated enough when you’re getting to know someone new.

It may take some time, but if you can't seem to get used to having a romantic dynamic you should pay attention to that.

"We can be friends with a lot of people with varying values, but it's totally different when you start dating them." Still, if they seem to tick all of the boxes and the chemistry is there, then it may be something to consider.

Here's what love experts say you should know before you date a good friend.

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