Heh, I have actually never been in a serious relationship with anyone, but there is this one girl that I am fairly good friends with who I like. I really want to ask her out sometime, but I'm afraid of ruining our friendship, which I think means a lot to both of us.
Maybe ill start with something small, like gaming. She plays minecraft, so maybe ill invite her to some server. Or LoL (less likely, I'm terrible at lol)
I think often the best relationships start out as friendships. My husband & I were best friends for 5 years before we became a couple. I think relationship work better when you've been friends for a while first, that way you already know all about each others personalities & each others flaws. And it's wonderful if it does work out because then u have a partner & a best friend in one person who you get to spend everyday with. Hmm... as for the fear of it ruining your friendship if it doesn't work out I guess it is a possibility, some people are able to remain friends while others find it difficult. But nothing ventured nothing gained, I suppose. Maybe just take it slowly at first & try & subtly find out if your feelings are reciprocated.