In my friendships the line is blurred much more than usual, but there are still some differences (though if you went by how we behaved in public, it may not be so noticeable). Sometimes we may kiss, and on rare occasions we may even shower together, dance in the nude, or do a bit of "exploring", but we don't regularly make out and are unlikely to have sex. We can talk about most anything, are very touchy, and in general just light up when we're together. Jealousy isn't really an issue, nor is possessiveness. We're much more group than couple oriented, opening up rather than partnering off.
Often the above is more than enough, and dating doesn't seem nearly as necessary as when I didn't have friends I could be so close to. I would only accept a long term relationship with someone if it didn't prevent much of my interactions with friends. In dating/courtship, making out, having sex regularly, and much more intense physical exploration are expected, along with quite a bit more one on one time in general. I already have more emotional closeness with my friends than I've ever had with someone I dated, though if I find someone sufficiently compatible for having children that may change.
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