Friends First!

What is going to be your first instinct when you meet a good-looking person of the opposite sex? Considering that you are single, would it be to make him/her a friend? Or you will want something more?

For me, it would always be to make a friend out of some guy, however bad I want a boyfriend. Personally, I think that you should get into a relationship only when you've known your partner for quite a while. A plus point of it would be that your partner would always be able to be your friend when you need one. If your first instinct is to make a person something more than good friends, it's nearly impossible to work out. Not possible, but it's kinda rare.

Let me narrate you a little story on this. A group of students in my school including me were hosting a group of students from Denmark under an exchange programme. Being the prankster I am, I pulled out a prank on the roof of 'Jal Mahal' in Jaipur. I had a water bottle with me. The best I could think of that place was to pour it on someone. I chose a guy, a year junior to me who looked like he won't try to revenge on me and did what I had to do. I was just laughing my ass off after it and he didn't look angry or anything so all was good. We started talking a lot and for the rest of the while, we were touring the city. We were inseparable for all I can say. For me, he was a very good friend but it wasn't the same for him, which is something I found out recently. There are times when I miss him and I just want to talk to him but I just can't because I know he requires space from me. We do talk once in a while but it's not the same and always a little awkward.

Feelings are something that never goes easily. Then why do we always let them get to us so easily? Why not be friends first and get to know the person well and then when we feel something for them, we can go ahead and see what more can we have. 

By: Mahi