Your parents may also have a few raised eyebrows, especially if they have known your best friend for years or since you were kids. They will no doubt warn you about the negative side of entering a relationship with a friend, but as your parents, they only want what is best for you. If you are happy and in a loving relationship, they will no doubt give you their blessing and be happy to welcome your best friend into the family.

Almost everyone will be happy for you but just be prepared for that odd one or two people to not be convinced about your relationship.

7. Don’t Take Them for Granted

As you already have a relationship as friends before becoming romantically involved, it is easy to slide into a comfortable coupling where things don’t really change much. You might see each other more and are now having sex, but your relationship hasn’t really changed much. You don’t want to be taking them for granted. Talk with them about how being together makes them feel and what they want from the relationship. It isn’t going to work if you just do the same things you did when you were friends. Going to the pub once a week isn’t going to cut it. You have to treat them like a romantic partner and make sure they feel loved and wanted.

You already have the foundation for a relationship built, now it is time to grow and build a life together as a team. Work towards your goals and ambitions and share what you want from your time together. The world is your oyster.

8. Be Romantic

You are in an official relationship now so you should be treating your partner like a love interest. Following on from the point above, you don’t want to take them for granted. You need to show them how things have changed and there is no better way to display your affection than by planning date nights. Book dinner at your best friend’s favorite restaurant. Take them on a romantic weekend away. But it is not just going on dates that show you care. Small gestures like complimenting your partner or buying them flowers or small gifts show you care about them and are serious about your relationship.