Personal Development for Smart People Forums - View Single Post - Is it right to fall in love with a friend(of opposite sex) ????

SomeRandomGuy · 10-25-2009, 02:45 PM

First of all, I don't think it is every wrong to fall in love with someone. Love isn't something that you choose to do, it just happens.

Second, I don't see where the gender makes any difference in the discussion. The OP specifies opposite sex, but the same logic would apply for same sex friendships.

I would suggest not jumping to thoughts of making the friend a life partner before exploring a romantic relationship first. Even if your friend is interested in a romantic relationship, you may find that it isn't quite what you expected. You may decide that you'd rather have the person as a friend for life, than has a romantic partner for life.

10-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
SomeRandomGuy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: KY Posts: 824	First of all, I don't think it is every wrong to fall in love with someone. Love isn't something that you choose to do, it just happens. Second, I don't see where the gender makes any difference in the discussion. The OP specifies opposite sex, but the same logic would apply for same sex friendships. I would suggest not jumping to thoughts of making the friend a life partner before exploring a romantic relationship first. Even if your friend is interested in a romantic relationship, you may find that it isn't quite what you expected. You may decide that you'd rather have the person as a friend for life, than has a romantic partner for life.