After being best friends for a long time, you have finally been talking about going out on a date and have discovered the possibility that there is romance in the air of your friendship. That is a big leap and great congratulations to you both. There are many things to be prepared for before going out on the first date with your best friend.
The first thing to do is to set the foundation of your relationship. Make a shared goal with each other and have a plan to reach it. It’s important that both of you are on the same track and set a steady pace to achieve a romantic and passionate relationship, if that is what you seek.
One thing to keep in mind is that this isn’t a blind date or someone you don’t know, it is your best friend that you probably know almost everything about. Don’t act like you just met them. For example, you don’t need to wait for them to ask you out or worry about the “don’t call her for three days after a date” rule. If you want to go out, ask him. Relax while out too. You don’t need to be nervous. After all, you have already impressed them so you don’t need to worry about first date impressions or other things new daters need to worry about. Just be confident, relax, and be yourself.
Communication is still the key factor, as it is in any relationship, friends or lovers. If you feel nervous on a date, tell them. Again, you don’t have to worry about first impressions. Tell them all of your feelings so you are both able to assess the pace and dating foundation. The only difference now is you can start touching each other more passionately than before. Instead of just a “hey buddy” hug, you can now try out caressing each others arms, rub their shoulders, hug them more passionately, and then comes the kiss. Just remember to observe their reactions.
So now comes the kiss. This is up to you. Find the right moment, probably in the middle of the date when you share a special “look”, and slowly kiss them. This will definitely be the key to bring the friendship into relationship mode. Try to be respectful though and not put too much tongue or take things further. You don’t want to go further than second base on the first date with your best friend. Too much too soon is never a good thing and will sabotage the plan and goals you set out for.
Once the date is over, it’s time for the follow up. If the date went amazing, be polite and send her a phone call the next day and tell them you had a wonderful time. Let them know you are interested in another date and see what they think as well. If it is working out, then try going out again.
This is a big step to change a friendship into a relationship, but it is all about the journey and not the destination. Have fun and try your best to remain calm and relaxed and create a wonderful, everlasting relationship.
