A further study carried out by the same professors asked 167 couples how long theyd known one another before becoming romantically involved and whether they were friends first. They found that, on average, the couples had known each other four months before dating. Plus, 40 per cent of them were friends beforehand.

Can long term friends become lovers?

Can friends become lovers? Yes, they can. If your friend has been hinting that they want something more than a casual friendship, then you should pick up the clues about their feelings.

Should you be friends before you date?

Many experts advise that couples should be friends first. Then the relationship is based on personal compatibility, not just sexual chemistry. Social psychologist Grace Cornish avers that romances that begin as friendships are more likely to succeed: As friends first, you like each other first.