Betches: The Friends-To-Lovers Trope Is A Common Fantasy, But Can It Work IRL?
“When it comes to real life, taking that next step with someone you’re great friends with is a little more complicated — and it doesn’t always end with a happily-ever-after. “People are so interested in watching friendships turn into relationships because it’s so relatable,” Laurel House, a relationship expert at eharmony, tells Betches. “Friendships to romantic relationships can become the best, deepest, and most sustaining relationships.” And while it’s probably an ideal situation for someone you already have a meaningful friendship with to become your romantic partner, it’s not always the natural transition you’d think.”