Sometimes you get along with someone so well that everything about them makes your heart joyful. Secrets are shared and experiences are exchanged and a friendship blossoms from the conversations. Best friends come in all sorts of forms, but it is a special rarity that romantic relationships come about from those friendships. If this happened to you, this might be the best thing that's ever happened to you and here's why.

1. You are never afraid to eat in front of them.

This would be the most important one especially for food lovers. It's uncomfortable going on a date with someone who hasn't seen you eat and trying to keep a conversation, especially if it's a huge Chipotle burrito or sticking a full piece of sushi in your mouth mid-sentence. Yikes.

2. They already know your family baggage (or at least some of it).

If they've stuck around this long knowing some of your family problems, there is a good chance that there is a strong exchange of trust.

3. Your friends most likely have spent time with them and know them.

If your friends like them, that's a bonus.

4. Your parents have either met them or have heard you talk about them.

If your parents like them, that's an even bigger bonus.

5. Your dog likes them.

Let's be honest, this is the biggest bonus of them all.

6. You may have some pictures together already.

This eliminates the awkward first pictures taken and the uncomfortable couple pictures uploaded to Insta.

7. There will be no awkward adding of each other's social media.

This discards the uncomfortable question of when the right time of adding each other on Facebook is being asked.

8. You know your significant other's favorite activities.

This makes it easy to create ideas for date nights and you will know what will keep their interest.

9. You have a better chance of making it work.

Whether it's long distance or you live down the street, the ability to maintain a strong friendship is a sign that your relationship will be just as strong.