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"  After every breakup, my best guy friend since college, Jason, has always been there for me. From making me his date to his company holiday party to taking me out to see a movie, he always knew how to help me bounce back\u2014and he was a constant after a string of relationships through college and beyond. But, as much as I platonically love him, I would never consider dating him. (Hello? It would ruin our amaze friendship!) Which is why I&amp;#039;m a bit dumfounded by an experiment by girl-guy BFF combo Jessica Walsh and Timothy Goodman, who decided to date for 40 days. Both single at the same time, the pair is documenting their journey on fortydaysofdating.com through August 18. There are some ground rules: They have to see each other every day, go on three dates a week, and see a couple&amp;#039;s therapist once a week. They&amp;#039;re also doing some interesting challenges: One day, they held hands for eight hours straight\u2026even when they went to the bathroom. (Uh, yikes?) The idea is that Walsh and Goodman will learn about themselves, each other, and relationships in general though this experience. But will it totally spell disaster for their bond as friends? I guess we&amp;#039;ll just to have to check back and find out. Want more from Natasha? Follow her on Twitter or find her on Facebook. Photo: WB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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