If they are a true friend, they will weather any storm with you, by your side. If they waver or cast you aside, even if the answer is that they do not feel the same as you do? Then they were no true friend at all, and you are the wiser for knowing it.
It allows you to move forward with your life, if the answer is yes or no, do you see? Therefore my advice, friend, is to face your fears and move forward! What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger!