What if I don't want to hurt him?

well this one is a tough decision. but chicks before dicks. would be the phrase for you. friends last a life time boys dont always last that long but the only thing is that in the decision. your friends are wrong here. not you, not him, them they shouldnt stop talking to you cause your dating someone they dont like. just a tip: true friends would support you, no matter who. so if you really think he is the one. go for him your friends loose you and leave you behind there loss. well I think that maybe this is happening for a reason. and well its pretty simple. he is the one you fall madly in love, you stay that way your friends are stupid so they arent your friends anymore. but you start dating him, so you are happy and he is happy.and you two are perfect nothing can get better and you make new friends who will support you and who you wish you would of met a long long long time ago. but the thing is, nothing wil lbe perfect it just sounds good. truth is, I would choose him. I guess when your friends said they would be there for you no matter what, they lied. guess that tells you what friends you chose. and I am assuming that they have said this to you, cause most close friends say this often, its meaning it thats rare. my suggestion go for the guy. your friends are stupid for not supporting you. heck I support you. there you go. but this decision is all yours. please let me know when and what happens.