I cannot date a stranger*, stranger meaning someone without a link/friend or 'endorsement' (Thanks Alethiasi
) I have to either know this person through personal connection i.e. we go/used to go to school, work, church together. OR a good friend must know them and be able to serve as a reference for them.
I've dated a person in my circle before - unless you're absolutely sure it's going to work - DO NOT DO IT. The headache is not worth the strain on the friendships, it affects not just the two involved but the rest of the circle as well.
<---- Idiot girl who attempted to date a best friend but didn't
really feel it and now fears the friendship may be totally gone...
Though he 'claims' he doesn't hate me.