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Bloody hell, is there anyone on this forum that doesn't have woman trouble? 
Anyway, as I understand it, the problem (for the benefit of those with short attention spans ) is that there's this girl you like, who you've liked for a long time, who just broke up with your friend. You started going out with her about 4-5 weeks ago, and all your other friends are cool with it. The problem is though, is that you two aren't getting along in quite the same way as you were before you started going out. That sound about right?
Well yeah, firstly I agree with UR Dream Girl, even though you say all your friends are okay with this relationship, it still must be a bit awkward for them, especially for your friend who used to go out with this girl. I've always been a big advocate of the "relationships come and go, but friends are there forever" type thing. I know it's very tempting sometimes to choose someone of the opposite sex over your friends (because of the short term-thrill) but sometimes you've just got to make sure you put your friends first, even if it's not what your heart tells you is the right thing to do at the time.
Though as you've already committed to the relationship - and you think that it's a bit strained right now - seeing as I don't know exactly what the problem is, I guess the only advice that I can give you is that communication - above all other things - is the key to a happy relationship with anyone. The second you've lost communication, you're in serious trouble. If you want it to work, sometimes you've just got to make her talk to you, even if she doesn't really want to at the time. And same with you: if she wants to talk, well then talk to her Sparky . Even if it isn't the same as it was before, at least you two will still be able to hold together some sort of a relationship, but if you allow the communication to deteriorate then you're probably going to lose her, both as a friend and a lover.
Also, I think Fraggle was right in saying that the relationship is never going to be the same again. That's because you've got an ugly think called "obligation" riding on your back now, which bascially means that you're doing things because you feel as though you have to, not because you want to. And unfortunately I think that's something you're stuck with, but just do as everyone else in a relationship seems to do: close your eyes and pretend you enjoy it. 
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