He's not only my childhood best friend, but he is also my soulmate.Second grade is where it all started, we were best friends.Dear Rosie & Sherry, I'm 26 years old and have a bit of a dilemma that I hope you can help me sort out.How do I know if I love someone because we have a history together -- because I have known him for almost 15 years, because our families are interconnected, because I enjoy his company and because we are good friends -- or if he is truly the one for me?However, can you really see yourself in a long-term relationship with this person?

You most likely have similar interests, are in the same social circles, enjoy the same hobbies and you already know the other person cares about you.

Romance can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling, but for many people it can also be quite a challenge.

Beyond the normal hurdles of developing and sustaining relationships, recent research suggests that childhood abuse and neglect might make people more vulnerable to troubled romantic relationships in adulthood.

A good friend is loyal, supportive, understanding and shares the same interests as you.

Typically, these are the exact qualities that most people look for in a romantic relationship.