But leaving feelings and emotions bottled up can also be detrimental to yourself and to the friendship.
So, what’s a love fool to do?
Good news awaits you.
In one study, 40 percent of couples surveyed said they started out as friends.
It makes sense, really.
The more time you spend with someone, the more interested you are in them.
By the end, many people found one another more attractive.
It can be complicated to begin unpacking these new feelings for your BFF.
Test the waters but understand what’s at stake
First, consider the situation.
Is your friend single?
Are they hung up on anyone?
If the answer is “no,” take this chance to experiment with what your friendship means.
“Instead of telling someone ‘I like you, what do you think?
Of course it can be a bit tricky to decipher if your pal is really flirting back or not.
Is it an intense friendship?
Does it sometimes feel like boundaries are crossed?”
And if you’re willing to potentially lose your friendship with them if it doesn’t work out."
Chat with your friend and discuss the potential of being something more.
Who knows, you may be pleasantly surprised and discovere they feel the same.
There’s really no way around it.
