[Fern]

I think most people have much higher expectations and standards for a romantic relationship as compared to a friend. You can overlook a lot of differences with a friend because you're not required to live with them or be with them 24/7. And your friends can be completely different from you, while most people come to idenitfy themselves with their spouse and they become more of a unit over time rather than 2 individuals.

I dated someone for 2 years. We were compatible in nearly every way, but i never really loved him the way i felt i should. If the chemistry's not there, it just ain't gonna work.

Some very wise observations here.