“You should date someone before becoming best friends, not after”
Agree
- Friendship zone is hard to escape
- Romance needs mystery and tension
- Risking friendship for dating isn't worth
- Best friend breakups hurt worse
Disagree
- Friendship foundation builds stronger relationships
- Already knowing them deeply reduces risk
- Best partners are also best friends
- Slow burn romance is real
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