3: Pro: No first date discomfort
There’s no question about it. That first date with a potential new love interest can be a gut-wrenching, anxiety-fueled experience. Sure, breaking the news to your best friend that you want to be more than just friends can be a bit nerve-wracking, but at least you don’t have to get through that whole awkward getting-to-know-you phase of a relationship. And since you have been hanging around together for a while already, selecting that first date activity or location should be a cinch.