friends to lovers

My BP has basically told me that if we can’t be friends then we can’t be lovers. I totally respect where they are coming from and they are right tbh. They told me that I’m overthinking so much to the point of self sabotaging. They want me to focus on myself and trust the process. They said that it’s not impossible for us to get back together but I just have to stop putting so much pressure on the outcome and enjoy the present.

I wish my brain would just chill out because I agree with what they are saying and I see myself doing it . They have shown me very clearly that they still want me in their life and they have told me they love me as a person and that they forgive me. They have helped me out by picking me up from work bc I can’t drive due to my medical situation and they told me that when my e-bike gets delivered they’ll help me put it together. I just need to learn to let go.

Has anyone started reconnecting by being friends first? What was that like for you?