Childhood Friends

I know everybody here has some childhood friends. Just people that you've known since a LONG time ago, whether or not you've kept in touch with them since then or have separated for a period of time and then re-met, is not necessarily the same for everybody. However, what is the general consensus here for having interest in a relationship with a childhood friend? Find it romantic, pathetic, cute, whatever. Just want some opinions.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Well, let's rephrase it to more specific terms....Would it feel awkward to date a childhood friend that you've known for a long time? I mean, personally, dating anybody for me feels awkward, but I want to know about other people.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Domino

...but if the two people in question realise that hooking up with one another isn't going to work then it may also destroy the friendship. But when it does work, you know that the relationship is going to last. I always have admiration for the two people in question, being together since childhood is quite an achievement these days.

This is something I've been contemplating a lot actually, because I think it'd be true as well. If a relationship with a close friend doesn't work out, you losing that friend becomes likely, and all hell breaks loose emotionally.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.