I've heard it said that friends usually make the best couples....

She said she loves me and that she wants me in her life forever. I love her too and we agree that we are very happy and lucky to have "found" eachother.

yet i have a desire to be more than just friends as i believe that she does too... however, the chance that a relationship won't work out and we no longer are such good friends is a possibility and it makes her more reluctant to try to further things between us (and i'll admit that i too have this concern).

if you have any experience with this type of situation or suggestions on how to take our friendship to the next level, any explaintions would be appriciated.