Do you think you should be good friends with someone, before developing a relationship with them?

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Being friends first is a great start as you already know if there's a good chance of compatibility, and the friendship and emotional bonding are likely to be the key to the success of the relationship. If you feel a strong attraction to someone you hardly know, the attraction can only be physical and the other aspects necessary for a good relationship are left to chance.

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cjpsf5	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:05PM Yes friends first is a must such as trust and faithfulness.. Rated: +3Vote for this!
axeman66	Posted Sep 27th, 2009 at 1:10PM usually, but not always. there is such a thing as love at first sight. Rated: +3Vote for this!
smartchick1	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:07PM Yes. I have to have the friendship foundation first. My most lasting relationship, most enjoyable relationships were built that way. Rated: +2Vote for this!
basspla<x>y er	Posted Sep 27th, 2009 at 8:50PM Love at first sight rarely lasts because it is almost always lust at first sight. Common ground, common beliefs and interests are what make a relationship last. Physical attractions and distractions let us overlook what we really need in our partner. Slow and steady is the best way to win this race, Rated: +2Vote for this!
m0rec0wbell	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:54PM I though being good friends WAS a relationship. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Cici88	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 6:45PM Sure ! I only wish that my partner will be also my best friend Rated: +1Vote for this!
lastleafoffall	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 6:46PM I've gone into every relationship I've ever been in with only the intention of being friends with the person. Its not that I HAVE to be their friend first, but I find that developing a certain level of trust helps things along in a big way. Rated: +1Vote for this!
kevinmcc	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 6:47PM yes start as friends and see if you get on and then iof you like to take it to next level and that can be a relationship Rated: +1Vote for this!
MISTRESSROXY	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:00PM Unless you have one of those "LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT" moments.... Dont rule out the posibilities.... Then again, thats how I get myself in trouble...lol Rated: +1Vote for this!
imahag	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:03PM I don't know. Does it matter? It's not always that you hold on to your best friends Rated: +1Vote for this!
solarxmoon	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:04PM I'd need both. I don't know if it matters which order the relationship develops in. Rated: +1Vote for this!
sisterinfluence	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:06PM Yes....ALWAYS! Rated: +1Vote for this!
MsTiti	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:08PM Yes, that has always been a great foundation for me. I've noticed that the guys I dated without being friends first were the worst matches.... Rated: +1Vote for this!
Faucon	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:22PM Yes, why would you want to spend your life with someone who's NOT your closest friend? Rated: +1Vote for this!
TheRealWoman	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:26PM Hmmm, yes and no. The ex I have the best friendship with was a total stranger when we first made love. Rated: +1Vote for this!
TheOnlyConstantIs Change	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:28PM Pfff... how often does it happen like that I wonder. That's the ideal situation but one I often cannot enjoy because my emotions run away with the best part of me. Rated: +1Vote for this!
BobFrost	Posted Sep 26th, 2009 at 7:28PM Yes, of course! It's a requisite :) Rated: +1Vote for this!
luxor	Posted Sep 27th, 2009 at 2:21AM It's not possible to be one without the "other"- unless your just leading them into a trap. "happy-hunting!" Rated: +1Vote for this!
marnief	Posted Sep 27th, 2009 at 9:49AM Honestly, I have never done it any other way. It's good that you actually start off knowing something about them, but there are always some issues, like a friendship will be lost when the relationship ends, and how differently should you treat your friend once you start going out with them. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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