I'm 16/f and one of my best friends is 17/m. We're ridiculously close friends. He understands me so well, and he actually cares. He has been one of the nicest people to me in my entier life. He's always there, and he always listens. He's just the sweetest person in the world.
The only problem is, I like him. A lot. As in more than best friends. But my question is, do I just keep our friendship, so that nothing else can be ruined, or do I try and push for more?
I don't want things to be awkward between us, but I love him. He has been the sweetest person in the world.
I'm confused about what to do. I'm torn between getting closer or staying how we are. Help.
kevin1986 answered Wednesday August 17 2005, 8:35 pm: Give it a shot. Shit you only live once. Just be sure there's a chance he might like you. Otherwise, you'll just look stupid. [ kevin1986's advice column | Ask kevin1986 A Question ]
emmii answered Wednesday August 17 2005, 1:04 pm: i was in the same exact situation a while ago so i think i have the perfect option for you! if you really like this guy and you want him more as a boyfriend as a best friend go for it! but if you always want him as your best friend because he means a lot to you and you dont want to risk your friendship, dont tell him...
when i was in that situation i told my best friend and he liked me too so it all worked out in the end*
HectorJr answered Wednesday August 17 2005, 9:26 am: Well by telling him how you feel, I don't see how that would break the relationship. He might even feel the same way and not have said anything for the say reason. Communication is key and crucial for any friendship/relationship. First you should tell him how you feel about him, and then explain if he doesn't feel the same way, that its ok because you want to keep it just a friendship too. If he shows no signs of wanting it going past a friendship, then try not to push him for it, because that might just push him away.
Then again, if he does accept the way you feel, but doesn't feel the same way - thats still good. You got your feelings off your chest, you were honest, and you are still friends with him - nothing wrong with that. Just be completley honest with him, so that he can do the same with you. Hope that helped and good luck. [ HectorJr's advice column | Ask HectorJr A Question ]
karenR answered Wednesday August 17 2005, 7:51 am: Your boyfriend and you should be best friends so I don't see any reason why you shouldn't pursue it if you want to. Talk to him about it and see what he has to say. He may feel the same. :) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
raz answered Wednesday August 17 2005, 5:41 am: Hey,
If you're really sure about the fact that you love him then give him little hints. See if he takes them and plays along - if he doesn't you could make up little excuses- plan it out first though or you might get yourslef into a mess.
Also you could start wearing more revealing tops, a bit more daring than usual to make him notice you more.
MaxwellsSilverHammer answered Wednesday August 17 2005, 1:27 am: I would say that you should stick with what you have, unless you know that your feelings are mutual.
More than likely, if he wants more, he'd let you know. But you could always talk to him.
icey0990 answered Wednesday August 17 2005, 1:14 am: your going to have people say dont ruin friendship..and your gona have people tell you to go for it..i think you should go for it because feelings are feelings and if it were me i would go for it..because think about it:
if you dont go for it you will constantly be thinking "i wonder if he felt thee same way..i wonder how things would be if we were involved romanticly.." it would personally drive me nuts..those thoughts.
MummuM answered Wednesday August 17 2005, 1:11 am: It really depends on what you want. Just follow your heart with this one. No one can tell you what to do, its you that has to take the chance. If you feel like both you and him would be an awesome couple, go for it. Just tell him that you like him. Explain all your feelings for him, then see where it goes from there. I went out with one of my best guy friend before. Things didn't go to well with us being together. Now we don't even talk. It's sad, I know. We used to be so close and by us going out, it screwed up everything including our great friendship. But you never know, this could be totally different for you and he could be the man of your dreams. He could be everything to you and your relationship could be the best you'd ever have. You never know till you actually try it out. So why not try a couple of dates and see where it goes from there. Don't let a chance pass you by. You could be giving up something that could be really special.
♥ Krissy [ MummuM's advice column | Ask MummuM A Question ]
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