It's the tale as old as time: it works in your favor if you and your significant other are friends first. In a way, it makes sense. You already see that person everyday and get a feel for their quirks and annoyances as opposed to if you meet someone outside of your friend group, you have to start all over again to get to know them. Everyone has something that works for them, and that's awesome! I'm here to tell you about why it's a bit easier if you're friends with your love first.

Being in a relationship with your best guy or girl friend may be the farthest thing from your mind when hanging with them. It might have never been a thought in your mind until one night where you decide to actually sit down and have the talk with them. Chances are, you'll either get lucky and end up dating your best friend for life or just continue staying friends with that awkward flame sitting in your chest. It's a 50-50 shot, but it's worth the risk sometimes. In my experience, it's totally cool being friends with your significant other. That's not to say meeting someone on Tinder or some other social media site doesn't work. I've heard lots of success stories from that and think it's a great way to meet people! However, being around someone you already know and talk with frequently allows you to dig deeper with them in a relationship setting.

For example, my boyfriend and I were friends for about a year and a half before we began dating. We worked together on school projects and had late nights in the theater working shows together. We knew what made one another tick and we knew each other's problem solving thought process. I feel like we have a strong relationship because we worked together and knew how the other operated under pressure. I'm not saying you should go out and get a job with each other or find something crazy to do to test each other's limits, but being able to work with one another in a high pressure situation allows you to see their true colors and allows you to understand how to work through certain issues that may come up in your impending relationship.

The best thing about dating your best friend, though, is being able to see the world with them. You already do so much together, but now it's kind of like you're getting to know each other on such a different level. It's cool because you can discover all these different traits you might've never found out in your life had you stayed friends. Plus, you're already comfortable around one another. Conversation comes easy and you're not struggling to fill awkward silences. Even if you do sit in silence, it's comfortable silence. Most importantly, you don't have to be anyone but yourself. It's a wave of happiness knowing that they're there by your side no matter what.