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We've known eachother since we were very young and know eachother very well.

thanks Eli

in my experience, if you have known each since you were young, such innocence (if that is the case) will lead to strong attachment & potential consequences if it does not work out.

plus, you are both still under the age of consent

if you have both been friends since you were young then that friendship should maintain your friendship

you may not be aware but a sexual relationship, that does not work out, may end your friendship forever. there is generally a difference between sexual lovers & friends. when sexual relationships end, generally (but not always), friendship between two people also ends, such as when marriages end in bitter & acrimonious divorces

if she has an innocent love for you, then she should be able to be more patient & continue to nurture your friendship

relationships between childhood sweethearts often do work out because nature designs innocent love this way

but the complex world we live in today often does not follow nature's design. it has increasing challenges to relationships. so being more prepared is more necessary, imo

kind regards

element