My best friend (who is a guy) I really like him and all my friends say we would make a great couple, I want to know if he likes me...and its its not that since I'm a girl I don't want to ask him out, it's just, I'm scared he won't like me back the same way, then our friendship would be ruined! What should I do?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? Dragonflymagic answered Monday May 20 2013, 6:30 pm: Ok, here's a way to do this. Tell him that no one has asked you to become his girl and become a couple but you want to know what to do if and when that day comes. Then say I want to know because I really like you that much that I wish we could be more than best friends together. If you are interested and I did not know it, I dont want to find i hurt your feelings because I accepted another guys offer. So I'd like you to be truthful and tell me.
Give him a day or so to think about it if he doesnt have an instant answer. He needs to picture this in his mind if he hasnt given this scenerio any thought yet, and be truthful with himself as to how he feels about you. If he knows he can be ok with just being best friends and watching you date another, then he cares about you like a girlfriend would but has no romantic interest. Best to find out now. [ Dragonflymagic's advice column | Ask Dragonflymagic A Question ]
lightoftruth answered Monday May 20 2013, 2:54 am: Maybe try to see how he acts around you. If he acts flirty and compliments you quite a bit, then it shows he's interested.
So maybe instead of asking him to be your boyfriend, just ask him to hang out. Ask him if he wants to go bowling or see a movie and see what he says to that. Maybe have a movie in mind and be like, "I've been dying to see this movie, do wanna go with me?" or something along those lines. Keep it casual but fun and see if he's cool with that.
Eventually you can find out if he likes you as more than a friend. [ lightoftruth's advice column | Ask lightoftruth A Question ]
ZoeRoseErdman answered Sunday May 19 2013, 9:28 pm: If you really like him, then you should tell him how you feel. Tell him the whole truth, like how you were afraid to tell him because it would ruin your friendship. But maybe if he does not feel the same way just act normal, like you would any other day so it will not make it super awkward. [ ZoeRoseErdman's advice column | Ask ZoeRoseErdman A Question ]
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