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18/09/2014
A new survey has revealed that a third of Brits have committed 'friendcest'; that is, dated one of their friends.
Of those guilty of dating within their inner circle of friends, however, one in five said the relationship ended badly.
The study, which was commissioned by dating website match.com in honour of the television show Friends turning 20 years old this month, also found that dating a friend is more common than first thought.
For example, 32% of respondents confessed they had done a 'Ross and Rachel' and dated within their friendship circle, while 10% had kissed two or more of their friends.
Of the 25 to 34 age group, 40% said they had previously dated a friend, while 24% of all those polled said they had gone as far as to sleep with a friend. Some 19% had kissed a friend on, or after, a drunken night out.
A third of respondents admitted to having romantic feelings for a mate, but sadly, it doesn't always end well. Of the 18 to 24 age group, 17% admitted the relationship had not ended well. 10% of 25 to 34-year-old said the same, and many regretted getting involved in the first place.
Elsewhere, 10% of 18 to 24-year-olds said they had been involved in a love triangle within their friendship group, while 8% of 25 to 34-year-olds said they had dated a friend's brother or sister.
When it comes to the sexes, men are more likely to get involved with their friends than women; with 38% saying they developed romantic feelings for a friend, compared to just 29% of women.
Kate Taylor, relationship expert for match.com, commented: "Friendcest is an easy trap to fall into. If you socialise in a close circle of friends, your opportunities to meet new people can be limited.
"This may also scare off potential daters, who could be wary to approach you if you're always in a large group, and your social life might keep you so busy that you don't make time to look for love.
"Dating a friend might feel like the perfect solution, but there are dangers. You might have friends in common, but not necessarily share the same interests, goals or ambitions.
"You might stay in an unhappy 'Friendcestuous' relationship longer than you should, because you're scared of splitting up your social circle or losing some of your mutual friends.
"You might mistake friendship for love, and be disappointed if the relationship never delivers on passion, romance or excitement."
(JP/CD)
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1 in 3 Britons Commit 'Friendcest'
A new survey has revealed that a third of Brits have committed 'friendcest'; that is, dated one of their friends.
Of those guilty of dating within their inner circle of friends, however, one in five said the relationship ended badly.
The study, which was commissioned by dating website match.com in honour of the television show Friends turning 20 years old this month, also found that dating a friend is more common than first thought.
For example, 32% of respondents confessed they had done a 'Ross and Rachel' and dated within their friendship circle, while 10% had kissed two or more of their friends.
Of the 25 to 34 age group, 40% said they had previously dated a friend, while 24% of all those polled said they had gone as far as to sleep with a friend. Some 19% had kissed a friend on, or after, a drunken night out.
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A third of respondents admitted to having romantic feelings for a mate, but sadly, it doesn't always end well. Of the 18 to 24 age group, 17% admitted the relationship had not ended well. 10% of 25 to 34-year-old said the same, and many regretted getting involved in the first place.
Elsewhere, 10% of 18 to 24-year-olds said they had been involved in a love triangle within their friendship group, while 8% of 25 to 34-year-olds said they had dated a friend's brother or sister.
When it comes to the sexes, men are more likely to get involved with their friends than women; with 38% saying they developed romantic feelings for a friend, compared to just 29% of women.
Kate Taylor, relationship expert for match.com, commented: "Friendcest is an easy trap to fall into. If you socialise in a close circle of friends, your opportunities to meet new people can be limited.
"This may also scare off potential daters, who could be wary to approach you if you're always in a large group, and your social life might keep you so busy that you don't make time to look for love.
"Dating a friend might feel like the perfect solution, but there are dangers. You might have friends in common, but not necessarily share the same interests, goals or ambitions.
"You might stay in an unhappy 'Friendcestuous' relationship longer than you should, because you're scared of splitting up your social circle or losing some of your mutual friends.
"You might mistake friendship for love, and be disappointed if the relationship never delivers on passion, romance or excitement."
(JP/CD)
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