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  5. You should date someone before becoming best friends, not after

“You should date someone before becoming best friends, not after”

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  • 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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