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He's a good friend of mine.

WikiEmuJumper508
WikiEmuJumper508
04/29/25 9:34pm
last year in my sophomore year of high school I liked this guy and never had the guts to tell him. and now that we have been friends since then I've had those feeling get stronger. I have the feeling he doesn't like me, and he cares about my safety and I don't want to lose that. And telling him will make things awkward what should I do?
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Candice Mostisser
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04/29/25 9:36pm
My advice is to be open and honest. If you really do feel this way about somebody, you want to be able to approach it in a really level-headed way, and really think about what you want to say and what's most important for them to know. Is it important for them to know that the friendship can continue? Is it important for them to know that your feelings have progressed past the point of friendship and you are open to giving something a try? You can absolutely approach it in a way that isn't scary.

Talk to them one-on-one in an area that you're comfortable in. Maybe bring it up when you're together, but when they're about to leave anyway, so at least they can have some time to think about what you're saying and don't feel pressured to reply right away. Let them know you've been starting to feel a certain way, and it's okay if they don't. Tell them you cherish their friendship, but you want to be honest with your feelings and where you're at right now.
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Amy Galindo
Amy Galindo
04/30/25 2:28am
Being open and being honest is a good thing but also you should let the guy come for you! Don't be too focused on how you like him so much. The best advice from me is to let them come for you instead of you coming for them. He is your friend, and he is aware of your safety! That guy really cares about you! It doesn't mean he doesn't like you. When you have a feeling its always just your self saying that and making you keep distracted about it negatively but don't think that way. You can also see signs if he likes you and check on tiny details like how he acts when you guys are are around, what he does and all! But you could also at the same time being honest to him. Tell him how you feel. Don't worry if you got rejected I understand how it feels like but remember you are beautiful and there will be a guy out there for you falling for you hard! And there are so many guys out there and so many opportunities!
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