We Are Just Friends

There are many kinds of relationships out there and a big one is the best friend relationship. I have actually four best friends, they are  the people I can talk to about anything no matter what. A big thing I hear people say is that boys and girls can not be best friends. I believe that many people say that because of feelings that one can develop for the other. My best friend Tyler and I have been best friends for over a year now, I can talk to him about anything that is going on in my life. At work everyone assumed that there was something going on between us because we are always together, they were wrong. Tyler is my best friend, he's the one I go to when I have problem and the one I cry to when I feel like giving up. There has never been any feelings between us and there never will be. Tyler and I have gone on dates as you can see in the picture, he was my date to sweethearts but it did not feel like a date. When Chris and I dated he never once questioned the relationship between Tyler and I when others said that there had to be something going on between us. Chris and Tyler actually became good friends and still are. I also know how it feels like to like a best friend though. When I was in middle school I had a crush on my best friend Isaac but it was for a short time. When you like your best friend you always debate in your head if they like you or not and you get scared of telling them because it can ruin your friendship. I have a few tips on how to deal with this kind of situation. Tip 1 do not get scared of ever telling your best friend on how you feel, the reason they are your best friend is because  you can tell them anything and wont judge you. Let your feelings known and if they truly are your best friend they will stay by your side. Tip 2 it's best for them to hear it from you if they like you, if other people know your feelings for your best friend and tell them things can get awkward. The whole time your best friend will wonder if it is true that you like them even if you don't. Tip 3 if your best friend tells you they like you, tell them straight up how you feel about them. Do NOT sugar coat it or ignore them, that will just make them think you don't want to be their friend anymore. Now if you have a situation like Tyler and I, where  you have a boyfriend or girlfriend and everyone assumes your cheating on them with your best friend here are some tips. Tip 1 tell your boyfriend or girlfriend straight up " Hey, we are just best friends nothing more." it will assure them that there is nothing going on. Tip 2 if your partner still believes that maybe something is going on introduce them to your best friend they will see you have nothing to hide and they will see how much your best friend respects your relationship. Tip 3 if anything ever did happen between you and your best friend such as you guys kissed once or gone on dates before, tell your partner that will show them that you are honest with them and wont hide anything from them. I hope these tips help you guys in these two situations and just remember just because your a boy and girl and are best friends doesn't mean there will be feelings between you. It just means you guys have a bond that will be there for a long time and doesn't ever have to be more then that.