Starting as friends is always good. However i believe the amount of time does matter..a lot..in my opinion. Being friends for years before you start getting romantic feelings could be very uncomfortable and there is always the chance it could ruin the friendship if it doesn't work. BUT on the other hand it could turn out awesome and be the love of your life. Ok i'm blabbing, but yes starting as friends is defintely a good thing

Hey J. Friends are where it's at. I'm all about networking these days, recently moved so the more people I touch base with to get familiar the better, as far as relationships go it's the same as long as you can maintain the friendship if the relationship doesn't work. Best to discuss this very issue first..

I think the whole concept is kinda flawed... a woman who puts you in the "friend zone" is the one who will not go out with you, but at the same time they say "friends first"... if you get shoved into the "friend zone" how do you get out? You don't...

Personally, I think friendship has to grow with the relationship, spawned by initial attraction and a certain amount of "crushing"... this is not to say "jump in the sack first", but you should be 'wanting' the other person - or you would just stay friends...