Relationships can be tricky. There are so many things you need to consider when it comes to any kind of relationship. Now many people think that the best relationships start off as friendships. Which isn’t too far off from the truth. However, getting out of the friend zone can be quite challenging because there are a number of things that you have to consider. Yes, that’s right, you might find yourself falling in love with your best friend but before you can go out and ask them to move to the next level, there are a few things you should know. Now do keep in mind that you should be really sure of your feeling for your friend before you take things to the next level.

So what’s the first thing you should know when it comes to moving from the friend zone into the love zone? Well, you have to be sure of your feelings. This means taking the time to check that you really do have romantic feelings for your friend. You see it is very easy to get your friendship feelings confused for romantic feelings. This is because you might be spending lots of time with your friend. Often times this can lead to feelings of infatuation which can be confused for love. So take the time to sit with your feelings and think about them. Next, you need to think about your friend.

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Have they given you any indication that they are ready to take things to the next level?
Lastly and well most importantly, you need to think of your friendship. Even if you and your friend share romantic feelings for each other is it worth giving up on your friendship? Romantic relationships come with their own challenges which might lead to you splitting up in the end. Now if you are sure about everything above then it is time to take things to the next level. All you have to do is simply tell your friend the truth. Be honest about your feelings and see what they have to say.