Be warned though: Dating your best friend is always a risk – but its a risk for both of you. The number one reason for friends deciding not to date is that they dont want to ruin their friendship, which is certainly understandable.

What is it like to date your best friend?

When you start to date your best friend, you gain a lot: a protector, undeniable confidence, and a feverish determination to make your relationship work. But you also lose a lot and learn a lot. Read on to find out why taking on the challenge is a tough feat, but at the end of the day, totally worth it.

What do you do when you ruin a friendship?

Apologize when you feel you did wrong, but dont punish yourself. Forgive yourself. Learn from what went wrong, and be there for the people you care about. Showing up is half of the battle, being present and acting with love and kindness is a great way to start.

What makes friendships not good?

Friendships can become unhealthy when they are unbalanced or not mutual in some way, she said. Take a look around and see if there are things youve neglected or stopped doing that used to bring you joy, and if thats attributable to one person in your life you might need to take another look at that relationship.