However, it’s possible to decide early to remain friends and, of course, throw that out the window later. As well, possible to be friends, become more than friends, then go back to being friends again when things don’t work out. Depends on the friend, the situation but most often your maturity. Generally speaking, whatever made you friends to begin with is still there. Why throw away a good friend because you decided not to be lovers? It really is not that crucial. This is all part of the upcoming post on “awkwardness”.