How so?

'How so' what?

Care to explain so I could work off what your having a problem with? I'm normaly good at this kinda thing.

I think I'm afraid of commitment, because I can never visualize long-term relationships. It doesn't help that my parents had a really bad divorce. I think I've found someone really special to me, and I don't want to hurt that.

Sorry to interrupt, but, Sometimes the only thing to do is tell them how you feel, and ask them out. read my quote about friends on my page or,

"Friends, be they good or bad, come and go. The best thing to do with bad friends is to forget about them and move on, the good ones, however, will never forget you and the good things you did for them, nor should you forget them and the kindness they showed you"

That's a really nice quote, but how would it help with commitment?

Well, it works into it subtly. A good relationship means good friends. Bad relationship meand forget them and move on. A good friendship can become a bad relationship. and I'ver sseen in rare cases bad enemies become awsome lie parteners....

That's... pretty complicated. o_0

Im kinda the same way. The best way to do it is just be friendly. If you both like each other. Try a relationship and work off it. Not all relationships will work, that you have to remember.

So you can work with it and see how it goes. You may not feel safe, thinking it might now work. Just try to keep it out of your mind and enjoy yourself while you have the relationship. It might last along time or even long enough to get married and such. If you let it bother you to the point your to scared to go for it, then you will never know.

I know you might be scared to be hurt, but thats all part of it. I've been hurt and stil recovering from it after 3 years, but I'm not allowing it to stop me from trying to move on. Its all about both partys. Your parents for example could of had a bad divorce from something that happened. Cheating, sick of whatevers crap, or something like that. Its all about the passion and keeping it going.

Okay... that's really good advice. Thank you. ^-^

your welcome. Just don't let it hold you back. Friends are always a good start before a relationship. It helps you understand how they truely are which will let you know if you want a long term relationship with them.

Yeah... this is a friend I've had for a long time, so I don't want to screw it up. ^^;;

it doesn't have to get screwed up. Why you try out dating and work on it. If its not working out, talk about it to either make it better or break it apart. but still be good friends. The best thing you can do is find out first if they have feelings for you as well. If your both long time friends and you feel for them, see if they feel the same. If they don't, then don't press the matter. Let them think on it. You'd be surprized what could happen.

Yeah... Thank you. Your advice is quite sound, and I appreciate it.

your welcome. Always willing to help. I hope to hear good things. ;)

I'll certainly keep you updated, then! Now, I'm off to b--snooooooore

lol cute. good night. sweet dreams and all that good stuff.