Can you fall in love with your best friend?

While some people swear by such a relationship, others warn that it can only spell disaster.

Are platonic relations with the opposite sex best not tampered with, or do they hold the potential to turn into something more? And what if things don't work out? Is the friendship salvageable, or do you end up losing both a lover and your best buddy?

Have you or has anyone close to you been involved in such a relationship? What are the pros and cons of taking things to the next level? We invite our readers to share their own personal experiences and to have their say.