Dating a friend can be a great experience — and often, that friendship is the perfect foundation for a healthy relationship. But sometimes it can feel awkward and you can realize that your friendship chemistry just isnt the same as romantic chemistry.

Why you should never date friends?

While dating and allowing yourself to be vulnerable with someone else is always a risk, when its your best friend you have more to lose, far more is at a stake than just the romantic relationship. If the relationship fails, youve lost your best friend and that person is now your ex, Masini says.