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So I’m 17 and shes 16.

She’s my best friend, but I just cant deal with this feeling anymore. I’ve known her for years but last year we became best friends. We hang out every weekend, we txt everyday, but this year things have changed. I don’t really know when, but I noticed that every time she gets around another guy I get jealous. I’ve developed such a crush for her that at times I just have to ignore her because I can’t take it anymore. I don’t want to tell her for fear of losing our friendship, but I mean there are some things that I’ve noticed that might mean something…
She touches me a lot: on the knee, whenever we touch hands she tries to hold my hand like the whole interlacing fingers hold. I don’t know though just because shes a friendly girl and I may be over-analyzing all the things she does just because she’s my crush. I just can’t do it anymore, I think about her constantly and if she even hugs another guy I get insanely jealous…
I’m sorry for the typical teenage boy post, but any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

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Anonymous #
10 months, 1 week ago (10 minutes after post)

Me and my friend are the exact same, She is the same as your friend, The bond you share could be due to allot of situations you have both dealt with and are able to talk about these with each other.

Id suggest talk to her tell her how you feel and that if she dont feel the same you wont mention it again and that you dont want it to affect your friendship either way.

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An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (16 minutes after post)

I truly do want to talk to her about it, but I just don’t know what to say…

May I ask what you did in your situation? If you did like her I mean.

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Anonymous #
10 months, 1 week ago (21 minutes after post)

Ofcourse i had feelings for her, But i put them aside because i knew it was just a teenage crush and it wasnt the first i had, I told her i had feelings for her when we was alone and i told her i did not want it to ruin our friendship, She told me in the nicest way that she did not see me in the same way and she see me in the way of a brother. and to be honest its the best thing she ever did because i stopped feeling for her like that and moved my feelings elsewhere. and now we are even closer.

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An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (25 minutes after post)

Ahh. I know its just a teenage crush but I just dont feel as if once I told her how I feel that our friendship would be the same as before. I really do appreciate the advice though, thank you very much! I guess the best thing I can do is just tell her, I just need the courage to do so…

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Anonymous #
10 months, 1 week ago (28 minutes after post)

What you could do is ask her, If in 20 years we havent found someone who we both love would you ever consider me? and see what she says to that and if she says no and asks why just say i was just wondering who would have me if i dont find anyone.

Could work lol.

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Anonymous #
10 months, 1 week ago (29 minutes after post)

Strangely myself and you are the same age and our friends are.

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An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (35 minutes after post)

Haha I bet I could at least be the only one that would say that to her in her life, that must count for something? hah.

Im thinking I should just go up to her, do something similar to what you said about asking if she has any feelings for me, and if our friendship is strained afterwards at least I know I tried…

And that is pretty weird, you a senior?

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Anonymous #
10 months, 1 week ago (39 minutes after post)

Yes do what you see best.

Senior? not sure what it means but think you are from another country to me. and senior is the term for high school in places like america,

But im in college which if your in america i guess is the equivalent to a senior.

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An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (41 minutes after post)

Ah yeah I’m a senior in America, still in high school.

Well thanks for the advice, and if your still on here when it happens I’ll let you know how it goes haha.

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ash1156 offline Verified User (10 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (42 minutes after post)

it was nice to read you post and the replies…anonymous is doing a great job so I will just bow out and let him help you :-)

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An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (43 minutes after post)

haha if you do have any advice I’d gladly take it, and I agree anonymous has helped me quite alot :).

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Anonymous #
10 months, 1 week ago (48 minutes after post)

I wish you all the look mate,

But if things dont go well dont let it ruin your friendship dont be different around your friend and im sure she will understand if she dont feel the same way.

and im glad my advice has helped you my good dead for the day.

Btw: Girls are the best friends you could have if she dont like you in the same way im sure she could give you some tips that would help you with other girls in the future.

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ash1156 offline Verified User (10 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (48 minutes after post)

to my mind, you have fallen in love with her - or you wont be jealous when she is around another guy. well, try holding off a bit, meaning dont see her for a few days, its going to be very tough…but see what your absence has on her…If she cant stand it and calls you over and over…you’ll know she’s smitten as well. You can always follow anonymous if you want another point of view. He is good, I tell you.

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Anonymous #
10 months, 1 week ago (48 minutes after post)

*Luck not look lol my spelling awful.

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ash1156 offline Verified User (10 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (50 minutes after post)

not spelling anonymous, it was a typo :-)

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An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (54 minutes after post)

Actually I’ve already done the whole leaving her alone/ignoring her thing. When I did it she would try and talk to me often, and when I didnt respond to her txts or something she would repeatedly ask me what was wrong and then eventually get a little ticked and ask me what my problem was haha. Man I’m a loser.. :|

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Anonymous #
10 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 2 minutes after post)

Being in love dosent make you a looser.

I’m not sure what other advice to give you mate.

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An Unknown Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (1 hour, 7 minutes after post)

she likes you. the real question is, does she love you?

Ask her what are the qualities she looks for in a guy and see if you fit the bill….I dont need to tell you what to do if it is…

You could also try describing your ideal woman to her….(make sure it sounds like her or you will lose it all!) and see if she picks on that one…

If all the hints go unnoticed, either you guys are too shy or one of you is not upto the task. But one thing is confirmed. You are good friends and dont want to lose each others friendship.

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xxxoooo offline Verified User (10 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 10 months ago (5 days, 4 hours after post)

I dont know, i’m sure alot of people said this already up there ^ but yeah you should definitly tell her how you feel becasue she probably feels the exact same way. You could either tell her and possably be with her, or not tell her and than you’ll never know what could have happened.

* And thanks for the reply on my sleeping problem..what you said about feeling like the only one left in the world IS CRAZYYYY like me.. i wanna talk to you :)

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