Of course, it could be perfectly normal for a friend to ask you to go with them to a movie or a concert. When her brother enlists Jared's help to keep an eye on her, his loyalty doesn't allow him to resist. Besides, he wants to make sure she is safe, especially when her ex is an unstable person.

Nonetheless, it is good to know the signs that you’re more than friends. There’s no need to analyze it to death, but keeping in mind when a friendship is becoming something else will potentially do a lot. It can:

This is a great addition to a series that I have come to love.This is Presley and Jared’s story and from the first to the last chapter Ms. Gephart wove a story that you cannot help but become invested in. What happens when lines are crossed and a one night stand becomes complicated? That’s the position Jared and Presley find themselves in. Modern friends tend to text, but if you have your own line of communication and inside jokes and flirtatious exchanges going 24/7 then this kind of texting is morphing beyond the friend zone. Going out during the evening resembles going on a date, so, if you prefer to hang out at night, it shows that you’re trying to find yourselves on a date with each other.

Speak to a certified relationship counselor about this issue. Why? Because they have the training and experience to help you get things right when going from friends to lovers. You may want to try speaking to someone via RelationshipHero.com for practical advice that is tailored to your exact circumstances. 15 Stages You’ll Go Through When Transitioning From Friends To Lovers This book shows that even the strongest, most confident people have a breaking point and weaknesses. With the proper help and support, those weaknesses can be overcome. It wasn’t repeat but a whole different story during the same time. Completely put together perfectly without missing a single detail.Generally acting in a much more attracted way than just a friend would act. 10) Oops, I bumped into you again Perhaps you notice in their voice that they feel equally disappointed when you cancel your date that’s supposed to happen at night? Overall, if you cannot get over the over-confident male lead that is extremely selfish most of the time and desperate for his love female lead, this ain’t for you. The characters are far more than the flaws, and I myself found them likable, but if these are your personal pet peeves, you will not like it.

When all is said and done, the really nice thing about this story is that it ends up being more about the love story than a “gay” love story. Albeit completely eliminating the chances of cheating is impossible, you can take many effective steps to make it less likely. Leighton’s love and understanding of Presley and her needs was amazing. Wow I can’t tell you how much I love them! The two of you share information about yourselves and everything that has happened to you, and it’s completely spontaneous.

The first part of the book describes in detail how affairs develop, explaining the transition from a platonic friendship, to a fully-involved extramarital relationship. The authors write about the different stages that take place, as a transition happens.

Obviously, the final stage of transitioning from friends to lovers is going out on a real, romantic date. This might not be so obvious though. If no one uses the word “date” you’ll wonder whether this is a date or just friends hanging out. Don’t be afraid to ask if you can’t tell!

14) Your main interest becomes … them

Definitely a must read! Can be read as a stand alone but highly recommend reading all three of this series because they are THAT amazing! There is some overlap between this book and the first two, but as long as you continue reading, you don’t need to have a refresher - as the author gives that to you, in a non-repetitive way. Presley was sexy, smart and successful. Running the hottest club in Manhattan, Presley can give someone attitude, while sounding like she is wishing them a good day. It was refreshing to read such a strong female lead, who also showed her vulnerability. Jared Leighton is the firefighting nice guy. He was charged with watching out for Presley, who had some issues with an ex. On the other hand, if you do both want to be more than just friends, you’re off to a great start. You could still use some tips for going from friends to lovers and you’ll read about them later on in the article.