<human>: Really bad title, bad phrasing. Hopefully this makes sense to you guys. I've been hanging out with this male friend a lot more recently, and I have this gut feeling he's into me. We have this thing where I give him rides home from parties etc since I drive a lot, it's not an inconvenience for me. I don't think he's using me to get rides to places though, he asks me to hang out with him in different circumstances as well and we've done so. Now, my issues here are 1) He drinks a lot, and while he admits it's a problem and is cutting it down, that comes with a lot of emotional baggage. 2) I'm not sure I'm that into him physically. He's okay looking, traditionally handsome, and I know feelings always increase attraction. How big of a deal is initial attraction to you guys? Have things gone to shit if there wasn't much attraction or did time help? He's a really amazing guy otherwise, responsible with school and his friends, funny and really smart. I'd love to give this a shot but I'm afraid it'll fuck up the friendship "in vein".

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<bot>: Not sure if I can deal with his emotional baggage if we get together + how important is initial attraction in relationships, does it get better if it's lacking? If you have stories of your own, please share them :) thanks!