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In love with my best friend

In love with my best friend

Thu, 09/18/2008 - 7:19am by Anonymous
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My guy friend and I have been really good friend for about eight years. We went to neighboring colleges. After we graduated we moved to different states. We still kept in touch like normal but just didn't see each other like we usually did. Over the years my feelings changed from friends to more than friends. I've had numerous conversations with him about it and he says he feels the same way. But he's afraid that if we take it to the next level, it will ruin our friendship. I recently came back from visiting him. Spending time with him made my feelings stronger. And when I asked him how he felt, he couldn't give me a straight answer. He just said he doesn't want to mess up what we have. I don't want to ruin our friendship either, but I think he's the one for me. Can you give me any advice with this situation? Should I just let it stay as a friendship or try to pursue a relationship?


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  • 1

    Keep it friendship until you guys are at least living in the same city. Trying to make it work while he is not truly up for it and you guys are so far apart will just put too much strain on a new relationship. Relax, appreciate what you have and wait until the time is right.

    Right person, wrong time, know what I mean?

    "Don't fall for someone who's not willing to catch you"

    9 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • 2

    i agree with fallen. he may not be comfortable about the idea of a relationship with you or he may think that he will end up hurting you because he's not on board with the idea of the relationship yet and doesn't want to rush it.

    9 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • 3

    I married my best friend of 10 years.....

    So there may be hope for you too when the timing is right.Good Luck!

    9 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • 4

    I also fell in love with a good friend of several years... unless he's 100% on board with you, don't attempt it. At least you'll still have your good friend!

    9 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • 5

    I agree that since you're living so further apart it's complicated to attempt anything. Is this situation permanent? Or is there a possibilty of any of you moving? If so, I'd wait until then. But if not, now is as good a time as any...
    I think he sees you too much as a friend, and he needs to see you as a woman, as a possible girlfriend. What I'm saying is, as immature as it sounds, playing games is sometimes necessary. Guys need that thrill, and maybe the lack of it is what's keeping him from seeing you're the one too.
    As for practical tips, I just think you should act around him a little more like you're on a first date, a little less like you're with your pal of 8 years. Maybe be a little less available for him, make him a little jealous by mentioning a cute guy you met... But, you know, subtly, or it will just look desesperate.
    The ideia is to make him see you're not just going to sit around and wait for him forever... Maybe once he realises that he'll finally make up his mind!
    If it doesn't work, you can just go back to being friends and see other people...
    Good luck!

    9 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • 6

    If he isn't pursuing you and showing you he wants to be more than friends.. keep your friendship.. it's hard to find good, loyal, and trustworthy friends..

    9 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • 7

    "I don't want to risk our friendship" is the classic line guys give when they're not interested. Period.

    9 weeks 16 hours ago Report Comment

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