What is the difference between friends and dating someone?

How can you tell the difference between just wanting to be their friend and whether or not you like them ( as in want to date the person)

what is worse, being said no to as a friend, or being said no to as in for dating) and what’s a good site for dating?

Answer
Dating your physically attracted to the person and friends you’re not really. You would have no interest in starting anything with this person if you’re just friends. Try this site
https://best-free-dating-site-usa.blogspot.com/