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Head vs Heart

I know this odyessey of my problems have been going on for a while now, and I’ve said things that I’ve changed my mind on. But I’ve come to a decision, that I would like some input on.

I’ll start fresh; I seriously love a girl, and I don’t know if she likes me back, there have been times where I think I’m just a friend, and other times when I think not. Sometimes I told myself that it wasn’t going anywhere and I had to leave it, and sometimes the logical thing to do was exactly that. But every time something drags me back, and it isn’t clinginess. I thought I felt love before, but until then I realised what it was really about. The point is that when I try to go, I can’t. I have a gut feeling that says ‘No, there is still things to be done’ it’s not clinginess or attachment, I felt that before and I know that when I do feel it I know it in myself but I can never accept it. This is different, I don’t feel that at all, I almost feel like I’m being told there is more to come, and I’ve had this feeling before with this girl, and those were times I was perfectly willing to leave it. But I couldn’t, I feel compelled to stay.

Do I follow my mind which is unsure of the facts, or my heart which is my gut feeling?

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natmit1 offline Unverified User #
US | 9 months, 1 week ago (46 minutes after post)

would you act on logic or emotion in tight situations ever stop to think or just reactin lets say an argument or fight

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daretodream offline Verified User (11 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Chicago, IL, US | 9 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 2 minutes after post)

In an arguement or a fight, I’d probably act more on emotions than logic. Isn’t that normal?

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natmit1 offline Unverified User #
US | 9 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 19 minutes after post)

yes! it is if you want to make a decision based on the way you handle every day situation. you said emotion now apply that to your relationship love is just that. love. it cant be handled with logic go with your heart! even if there is a doubt you should still be able to express your self beautifully thats what loves about

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daretodream offline Verified User (11 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Chicago, IL, US | 9 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 27 minutes after post)

Thanks so much! I didn’t really realise that love should never be based around logical decisions. However, what do you mean by expressing myself beautifully? How would I go about doing something like that with the situation I’m in?

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natmit1 offline Unverified User #
US | 9 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 31 minutes after post)

reading your post looks like to me you cant tell whether you two are a couple is this true

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natmit1 offline Unverified User #
US | 9 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 34 minutes after post)

if you dont mind me asking how old are you

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daretodream offline Verified User (11 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Chicago, IL, US | 9 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 35 minutes after post)

We’re not going out, no. At the moment we’re just friends, really good friends and I know that if I ask her out I just stand a chance of ruining our friendship. Not just that but I would honestly do anything for her and I’m afraid I’ll never be able to let go.

And I’m 19 by the way =)

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natmit1 offline Unverified User #
US | 9 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 44 minutes after post)

you sound like a pisces. Youve asked her before huh how did she react

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daretodream offline Verified User (11 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Chicago, IL, US | 9 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 52 minutes after post)

I haven’t asked her before. I’m always being told by people that I should, but with something like this, I can’t afford to mess it up, I’ve been told the best love can come from a friendship that turned to love, and if I say it too early, I’ll change her opinion of me for good. And I’m a Cancerian actually, I just don’t act like it.

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natmit1 offline Unverified User #
US | 9 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 57 minutes after post)

you cant base YOUR love life on other peoples opinion true, and if you have never asked her how do you know how she feels. she may be waiting on you (we females can be like that) YOU CARE A GREAT DEAL ABOUT HER HOW LONG HAVE YOU ALL BEEN FRIENDS

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daretodream offline Verified User (11 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Chicago, IL, US | 9 months, 1 week ago (2 hours, 6 minutes after post)

We’ve been friends for about half a year now. I haven’t asked her for reasons I already stated, I guess I’m waiting for a sign. Something that gives me the all clear to ask and know I’ll get a yes back. I’m not sure if I’ve had hints dropped on me. I have a bad habit of overthinking things and deciding that they mean something else, maybe I’m putting myself down, but I don’t want to take the risk unless I’m 90% sure of the answer.

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natmit1 offline Unverified User #
US | 9 months, 1 week ago (2 hours, 15 minutes after post)

love is an action word im sure youve heard that before youd be better expressing it actions speak louder than words love is about giveing and recieving but you shouldnt give more than you recieve to the point where you seem desperate.You have to love your self first in order for one to love you . i would never advise any one to give up on love. But be patient. Love is about taking chances and risk at times you can feel that love is not in sight so you tend to want to abandon it but all it takes is a peak around the corner for you to feel its warmth so you quickly turn back around and stand firm because just because you dont see it doesnt mean it isnt there as long as you feel it thats all that matters.stay true to you and follow your heart

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allieb84720 offline Verified User (9 months, 2 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Cedar City, UT, US | 9 months, 1 week ago (2 hours, 48 minutes after post)

I would say wait it out. ok that might be hard to do. but when it comes down to it you still want to be friends. you said you read to much into this stuff right. well then i would just go with the flow. if she feels the same way about you. you’ll find out. then you’ll be glad that you didn’t mess up the friendship cause you’ll have something to work with.

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daretodream offline Verified User (11 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Chicago, IL, US | 9 months, 1 week ago (3 hours, 30 minutes after post)

Thats ideally what I would want to happen =) I suppose something this good just can’t just be handed to me on a silver platter. These things require work. I usually regret making posts like these, but I feel I’ve learned alot here, Thanks so much. =)

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DolphinLover08 offline Verified User (9 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Sioux City, IA, US | 9 months, 1 week ago (3 hours, 34 minutes after post)

Ask her! If you don’t you may miss the opportunity down the road. Went through it, I know it could be a mistake if you don’t take a chance. If the friendship is solid then there should be no worries.

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wberman5 offline Verified User (9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
Philadelphia, PA, US | 9 months ago (4 days, 20 hours after post)

I’m 50 and just found my best friend from 30 years ago. Back then I didn’t ask her out. I was an idiot! We lost contact, she married and divorced as did I. The friendship has survived the time. I’m back in her life and want her more than I ever imagined. But now she’s older, wiser, and more careful. I have to win her. But first I have to win myself. She keeps telling me to follow my heart and not my head, but after 50 years of following my head it isn’t easy to do that.

If your friendship is strong, go for it. Ask her if she’d like to see a movie with you. Don’t make a move on her, just go out together and have fun together. Try to hold her hand. If she gives it, then she’s feeling something toward you that’s more than friendship. But don’t rush things. Let things happen. If she resists, don’t force it. You’ll be able to keep the friendship, still go out and have a good time together, and who knows, maybe one day she’ll take your hand!

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