May I get Advice on Navigating this with my best friend?

[TheDruid]

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Need Advice on Navigating this.

I could really use some advice on a situation involving my best friend, and I appreciate any insights you might have.
On Sunday, my best friend and I drank some wine together and things got a bit intense emotionally specifically things progressed. We almost had sex, but I ended up not being able to do it because I was emotionally overwhelmed and scared of losing her. I've known her a while and I haven't had a close bond with anyone like I have with her. Since the

[_Maya_]

Navigating what? You don't give any context to what you are trying to navigate. Also, if this has to do with friends then maybe it should be in the Friends & Family topic. I can move it there if you want or leave it here. I am just going to work off the assumption that since you placed this in the Dating topic that you mean how to navigate taking a friendship to a relationship. My best advice is to not do that. Here is why. If you fail and she doesn't have the same feelings for you things can get very awkward. Your whole friendship can change and at worst disappear all together. Then you not only lose your chance at a relationship with her but also her as a friend. If you don't pursue a relationship you will likely always retain the friendship. Which sounds better?

[DishLady]

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Just speak with her about it and check in on the status of your friendship … and possible romance. See if this is a friends with benefits situation, a boyfriend/girlfriend status in progress, or just a one-time mental lapse.

[Iron_Man]

It is what it is now you’ll find out there’s nothing to give you. You’ll have to wait for her decision.

[DarkLegacy]

Just have sex with her and be done with it

[In_Trance]

This seems like a gong Show