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I'm love with my best friend, but she's straight. What do I do?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 19, 2017
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You could cautiously question her on her feelings towards girls, and then hint at your feelings towards her. If she doesn't seem interested or finds the idea very unappealing, you might want to keep your feelings hidden so that they don't compromise your friendship.
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Profile: ModicumACattus
ModicumACattus on May 24, 2017
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This is a tough one. At the end of the day, you cannot force a sexuality or feelings onto another. Your friend may not love you back, so one solution would be to communicate your feelings and feel comfortable with the friendship again.
Profile: Cryptidchild
Cryptidchild on Nov 22, 2017
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That depends on circumstances but if you're 100% sure that s/he's straight then you must move on. I know it's easier said than done but you can't really change anyone's sexuality. Not if they are certain of it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 2, 2018
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If I was you, I would try and tell them in a calm way and explain why you have feelings for them. If they have the same sexuality as you, then you might end up together, however, if she does not, she may never return the feelings towards you. This can be very hard to deal with. But that is okay! There is someone out there for everyone! I would recommend getting it off your chest and confessing to her.
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Anonymous on Jun 9, 2018
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Tell her. It might eat you up inside if you don’t. If she is your best friend, she should be supportive and caring and then you can talk about it together.
Profile: HeartByTheOcean
HeartByTheOcean on Aug 10, 2018
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If you think you can talk to her about it, then tell her. Sometimes it's better to release everything and get it out in the open. Once you've talked about it, it can help you move on. & i know it's incredibly difficult and it could change anything. but you are brave, you can do this. don't ALLOW your friendship to falter, hold onto it. this doesn't have to change anything. i believe in you, you can do it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 17, 2018
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Maybe being honest about your feelings for your friend will help you to move on from them. She may or may not feel the same but honesty is important and may free you to move on. When I was younger and dealing with sexuality, I mistook closeness for attraction to a close friend. I eventually told her, I felt silly but she reassured me that it wasn't and that it wouldn't change anything. Soon after, those feelings vanished as if they weren't there in the first place. You don't have to confess your feelings to your friend, but it could help :)
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enthusiasticYard6010 on Sep 16, 2018
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Even flow, go with it...I never understood why others assume or guess. Take it slow and easy, when it's time you will know. If you become scared or feel angry, You have 2 choices. Say it or live with it. If you never come out, it will only destroy love and you in the end. If you choose to tell them and they accept it. You'll give and care selflessly. The compassion, love and connection is endless. Its like having a best friend and love all in one. Being honest with that person you like, makes a huge difference.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 5, 2018
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Very sadly, this happens to many of us, and honestly there isn't very much you can do about it. Maybe try to distance yourself from her for a bit if being around her only as a friend is too painful. Let yourself really experience all of these emotions that you're feeling in your own time (I wrote a lot of terrible poetry) but remember that if she is definitely 100% straight then you'll have to move on eventually because there is just nowhere for these feelings of yours to go. And maybe next time nip whatever feeling you have for a straight girl in the bud! That's what I've learnt to do and it hasn't happened to me again...
Profile: Maryxart
Maryxart on Aug 15, 2019
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I think your brave to tell me about this. I can not tell you what to do as my job is to only listen and I’m not able to give out advice but I have been in a similar situation before. You know you better than me so what would you do, what do you think you might Think and how do you think you will over come it. All I want you to think about is how brave you are and that we all understand you problem and that there are many people like you going through the same thing
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