Question Posted Wednesday October 11 2006, 11:25 pm
My best freind is this girl i hang out with her everyday......and i love her so much but if i tell her how much i love her i think she will never talk to me again but if i dont tell her....and then i would of wish i would of told her.......
Xenolan answered Thursday October 12 2006, 10:36 am: What kind of love are you talking about here? Do you think of her as a sister, or is it more physical?
If you love her as you do a sister or another close family member, then I would think she would be happy to hear it. Simply tell her sometime, "I want you to know that you're the best friend I ever had. I'm so lucky to have you in my life. You're like a sister to me, and I love you."
On the other hand, if you're talking about a romantic, intimate kind of love, it may be more complicated than that. You don't mention your own gender - that makes a difference (it would be nice if it didn't, but that's not the way our society is right now).
Either way, confessing such a love is a risk. If she doesn't feel the same, it will put a strain on your friendship - probably more of a strain than it will bear over time. But if she does feel the same way, or if she feels that she could, then the results will be wonderful indeed. There is nothing so great as when the person you love most in the world is also your best friend - take it from a man who considers his wife to be both of those things.
If you are female, and you're talking about romantic love, then there is an additional risk - which is that even if she does feel the same way, she may not be willing to show it out of fear. Furthermore, she might be disturbed by the very idea. I don't know your friend, of course, so I can't say what the result would be.
Elcee answered Thursday October 12 2006, 4:22 am: Why don't you bring the subject of telling people you love them up with her. Say that you felt the need to tell your parents/sister/brother etc., how much they mean to you. Then add that your best friend means a lot to you also. You don't need to say "I love you", just express how much you need her and enjoy her company. My best friend and I have known each other for nearly 30 years and we feel it is important to touch base occasionally (especially when horrid things happen) and say how much we appreciate each other. Everyone loves to feel loved and being open enough to say it is a fantastic gift. Don't be embarrassed to say how you feel, and especially, to those that mean the most to you. I wish you all the very best. [ Elcee's advice column | Ask Elcee A Question ]
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