ok, i know this guy from jr high and we never really talked then because we're both über shy but this year (1st year of high school) we started talking because we have a lot of classes together and exchanged email addresses and we've become really good friends.
however i think i might be falling in love with him which is awkward because he's kind of having a rough time right now. (i.e. parents divorcing, just got dumped by his gf who used to be my best friend, etc, etc)
i don't want to ruin our friendship by saying anything to him and i think it's important that he have someone to trust and talk to right now, but i really want something to happen between us. should i tell him i like him or wait or not tell him or what???
It's a hard thing to plan, though I would definitely be careful. If he's just getting out of a relationship, you don't want to be a rebound - and with his parents getting a divorce, he's in a really fragile emotional place right now.
I think I'd wait and just keep being his friend (and relationships which start as friendships are often the best kind!), which is what he needs most. If you have any doubts about how you feel about him, I would wait before saying something - better for you both if you are certain how you feel. Finally, I'd wait until the timing felt right. Hopefully your feelings will be returned, and you'll also have a really strong foundation with him because of the trust you already share.
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