You see, you've been a friend for so long that the thought of doing couple things with that person makes you feel quite uncomfortable and embarrassed. It may seem like the most natural thing in the world, or it may feel forced. That is the risk you have to take if your friend becomes a couple. When you cross that line from being friends to being lovers you have to accept that the chances of you going back to the way things were are very slim.
At the moment, the relationship is platonic, so it's hard to know if there is the potential for incredible chemistry or if it's just better to stay friends.
You could lose that comfort
The main reason you have such an amazing friendship is that you are completely comfortable with each other. With them, you never have to hide who you are. If you start dating, there is no telling what could happen. It could strengthen the bond you already had, or it could make everything feel awkward.
You would generally trust your friend above anything else. But if the problem is your relationship, you may not feel as comfortable talking to that person about it.
You know about each other's dating history
It's not something you normally think about. You share stories about your past relationships, encounters you've had, and embarrassing moments that you wouldn't normally tell your partner. That just shows how comfortable you are with each other. Except now things have changed ...
You know your dating history, especially the things that someone who is romantically involved with would be embarrassed to mention, and that can make it quite uncomfortable. Unfortunately, you have to accept what you have said and beyond. After all, If you can't laugh about it together, then it's probably not a good idea to get into a relationship.
You will see a different side of your friend
Even if you think you know him, you really don't know what he would be like as a couple. Your friendship is comfortable and you hardly ever argue simply because it seems like you have nothing to disagree on. There are no expectations. When you start dating, problems arise. You'll see a side of them that you've probably never seen before. And you will certainly argue about things that you wouldn't normally discuss.
The truth is, you don't know how needy, argumentative, or controlling a person is until you're a couple. That's when you start to discover new sides that even if you think you know him well, before they remained hidden.
It could lead to a broken heart
There is nothing more heartbreaking than losing a close friend and partner at the same time. It will almost seem like you will never get over the pain of losing them. If you don't reciprocate your feelings, it could be the end of a friendship. You will regret talking to that person about how you feel, but you will regret more if you don't risk it.
And if you start dating but then decide that it's not what any of you want, chances are you can't just be friends again because you've been through too much ...
You risk losing something great
Of course, you could win something even better, but are you prepared to sacrifice a really good friendship? It is one of the most difficult decisions to make. In fact, losing a friend is probably your biggest concern right now. Regardless of how you feel, you think it would be better for both of you if you tried to bury your feelings. At least you would still have them in your life ... But if you really love him, you can think about taking a risk and maybe having the best of your life by your side forever.