Yes, and I frequently have been. The power relationship at work is only one part of your relationship with somebody. It does introduce complexities, and you b

Yes, and I frequently have been. The power relationship at work is only one part of your relationship with somebody. It does introduce complexities, and you both have to accept that friendship can't muddle the professional waters; if she or he thinks you're doing a bad job or the situation calls for layoffs, they'll need to give you feedback and potentially let you go -- and that can put a lot of stress on a friendship. Conversely if you think they're doing a horrible job as a manager, that'll also cause complications. But if there's good communications, friendships can survive even in these different situations.