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Should I tell him?

He's like my best friend and we talk almost everyday for hours(anywhere from 7-12 hrs of the day). Most of it is online because we live so far apart, but whenever one of us is visiting the area, we hang out all the time. From playing tourist in a city we live in or just sitting and talking until the sun comes up, we always have something to say. The first few years we were friends, I never thought of him as anything more than a friend. But for the last 6 months or so, I realized I really love him. So, even if I don't think he likes me in the same way, is it wrong to tell him how I feel? Oh yeah & he's single and not seeing anyone.

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  • 2 decades ago
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    I think you should really take a chance and tell him how you feel. He may feel the same way, and he may not. Now if he doesn't this doesn't mean that he can't, maybe he has just never considered the possibility. It depends on where you guys live and how old you are. But if you can I would shorten the distance between you, and see if he wants to start dating, and trust me even if he thinks that he does not have those feelings for you, if you guys start dating I think that he will develop them pretty quickly once he stops thinking of you as a friend and starts thinking of you as a potential mate. I know this from experience because the love of my life started out as my friend, she became my best friend, and eventualy my love. Take a chance sweetie, and atleast you will never look back and say I should have said somthing. Good luck, and I hope this helps.

  • kiki_t
    Lv 4
    2 decades ago

    Tell him how you feel and if he doesn't feel the same still let him know that you appreciate his freindship. The worst that can happen is that you will stay wonderful friends but I think he might feel the same way because I don't know anyone that talks to a friend for 7-12 hours.

  • 2 decades ago

    elain you should tell him what if he is better about hiding it thatn you perhaps he feels the same coming from a guy let me tell you i think he does care about you more than just a friend not sure if its enough to build a good solid relationship but what you two have could be a good foundation.... i speak from personal experience i had the same exact situation i met my wife in 1996 we talked for hours and emailed day in day out we were almost like neighbors we talked so often she lived in houston i lived in dallas so we didnt see each other but once every six months but when we did see each other we did the same things you two are doing going to see all the local sites for tourists i now live in houston and everytime i go to the wall of water or travel down I-10 or EVERYTIME i pass the exit where she used to live i get a feeling deep inside reminding of the first time i drove down to see her when i was 17 i loved her since day one for some reason she really drew me in we got married in 2000 and now have 2 of the greatest kids i will have to say this though PEOPLE change sadly after my little fairy tale here im in the middle of a divorce with her we grew our different ways and i see now that we are not right for each other and things have gotten so bitter between us that we cant even talk civil to each other so please do your self a favor that no matter what happens if you are feeling that things arent what they used to be then TALK ABOUT IT WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHERR please dont let it sit cause it will blow up one day i miss her more than anything in life but i know we arent right for each other and i dont think id go back to her now but remember you have to try before you can succeed.

  • 2 decades ago

    Girl, go for it! The worst that could happen is that he'll tell you that he's not interested in a relationship and if he's any gentleman he'll say it in the kindest possible way.On the bright side he may feel the same way and just can't find the words to express his feelings. Many guys are like that. So take a chance.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Tell him - you don't have anything to lose. If he doesn't feel the same way you do then if he's a really good friend he will understand and be OK about it. On the other hand he might really love you too and if you say nothing how will you know?

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Pose this simple question to him: "Do you think we can spend more time together". If the answer is yes, then start seeing each other on a regular basis. If he says no, you know he doesn't have an interest, and if it's yes, and you start spending time together you'll see each others little quirks, and either become closer or find that as relationship material you're not compatible. Good luck!

  • 2 decades ago

    I don't think you should tell him because that would change your relationship. What is he doesn't feel the same way? What is you get together and it doesn't work out then you've lost a wonderful friend. Is losing you friendship worth it. But you have to do what feels right. If he's in your heart and soul follow your heart!!

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Tell him how you feel, it's risky. I had a friend leave a girl a rose on her doorstep with a rose saying it was from a admirer and you know who I am if you want to find out more meet me at this place and she met him and thats how she found out he liked her. Or you could have a mutual friend mention to him you know so and so is really nice would you ever consider dating her and then the mutual friend can let you know his answer.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    hey id say tell him just because lets say he feels the same way ya'll would be like together forever and stuff, and another thing even if he doesnt feel the same way it didnt hurt to try but if he does feel the same way id say wait till you both are closer b4 making a realationship because u need something really solid b4 you start any long term realationships

    -one-love-

    LusTlesS

  • Joe
    Lv 6
    2 decades ago

    By all means, tell him how you feel. Before you do, let him know that if he doesn't feel the same way, you still want to be friends. No one gets hurt feelings and that lets him know he can be honest and open with you. Good luck.

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