7 Stages of Falling In Love With Your Best Friend¶

The channel's account of the 7 emotional stages people pass through when they develop romantic feelings for a close friend.

Key points¶

Deep conversations: you share secrets and vulnerability, and start wondering if they are more than friend material since no one understands you like they do.
Accidental flirting: small kindnesses (a shoulder to cry on, your favorite candy) blur the line between friendliness and flirting, and you look for signs of interest.
The reminders: others comment on your closeness, and seeing things they would love makes you wish you were more than friends.
The green monster: jealousy and possessiveness flare when they date or meet new people.
The truth: you can no longer deny the feelings (sleepless nights, dropping plans to be with them).
The confession: you both admit mutual feelings but worry it could jeopardize a friendship that took months or years to build.
The what-ifs: depending on timing, life goals, and relocation, some decide to stay friends while others take the risk and ask each other out.
No studies or evidence cited; claims are the channel's assertions.