There’s no better way to get to know a potential significant other than through genuine friendship. The best and easiest relationships start with friendships.
Here are 5 reasons why the “friend-zone” could actually be the secret to true love:
- Friendship Drives the Relationship
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Friendship with a potential significant other will be what’s your attraction is based off of. Rather than the superficial attraction that often comes with quickly started relationships, like lust and infatuation, a friendship allows for likability. Likability is a factor that stems from simply catering to each other out of kindness. Sounds like a good place to start. Right? By letting your friendship drive the relationship, you eliminate the initial fantasy of a relationship that causes you to have expectations, sometimes unrealistic expectations that beget conflict.
- You’ll Get to Know Each Other
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This might be the best part of a platonic friendship because your whole screening process changes. You’re not stressing yourself out trying to convince them to like you and they are not watching what they say so you’ll get in bed with them. Win, win! There’s no conversation censorship because there’s no fear of the person not being attracted to you or saying something to “turn them off.”
- You May Find That You Aren’t Compatible
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“Let’s be friends” might be the three most controversial words in the dating world. But before you cut them off for not wanting a relationship, think about the fact that everyone you have interest in, you may not be compatible with. “Let’s be friends” could truly be a gift from the heavens. If you accept that gift you may find being friends is for the best. If not, you may find out you’re not compatible when you already emotionally attached.
- You’re Not Obligated to Stay Together
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As women I think we forget how young (and frankly, gorgeous) we are. That’s not to say hold on to love if you find it. But why put all your goodies in one basket? Use this time to find what you like. Value yourself enough to know what you want from your partner and wait till the right one comes along, rather than settling down with someone whom you may simply be infatuated with.
- Friendships Are FUN!
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Aside from the absence of the tough parts of a relationship, the memories you make in a friendship will bring out the best in one another. You can kiss boredom goodbye and say hello to the adventurous parts of each other.
…and these are the things that make you fall in love!