Of friends and lovers

[tinuviel]

Where is for you the distinction between a lover and a friend? Where do you draw the line as to what belongs into a friendship and what belongs into a romantic relationship?

Comments

[yuriko]

Sex.

[yuriko]

(thought I'd start with the obvious)

[tediousandbrief]

That was pretty much what I can to say too.

[jinxle]

Yeah, prettymuch.

[reliklaerek]

Awwww....<3 You'll have to forgive me if I quote that. For some reason I just found it adorable

[subtle_haven]

I like that so much!

[bdoing]

I love this quote so much. Aaaaand on Tumblr in 3... 2...

[cpsings4him]

In my experience, the line can be really blurry. To me, it's all about two things: 1) is there a physical desire toward each other, and 2), if there is, do you act on it. Having an attraction to someone but not acting on it keeps you on the friends side. Having an attraction to someone and acting on it could push you over into the lover side. However, it should be noted that many people can and do sleep with their "friends" without ever crossing over into "lover" territory (as has hopefully been agreed upon and understood by both parties before the sexing began :p). See also, Friends With Benefits

[crypticwyrd]

Thank you! I had no idea how to say this! You did it perfectly!

I agree with this person! LOL! :D

[unearthingbone]

yes!

[hourglasscreate]

If we're having sex, they're a lover.

[leskay]

Romantic feelings and future plans of sharing a life (buying a home, thinking about kids, etc.)