You may get lucky and find out that your friend reciprocates your romantic feelings; but it's just as likely that he or she isn't interested in anything beyond friendship.
The fact is relationships in and of themselves can be tricky to navigate, and with an existing friendship at stake, you've known for years can be the best — and most terrifying — thing ever.
For some, pursuing a romantic connection with a friend might feel like the natural thing ever, and in many ways it is.
But there are many things to consider in this scenario.