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

Realize that these emotions are completely normal and many people experience them. Process the emotions and find the best way for you to deal with them. The best way for you might be talking to your best friend about it and trying to get through this together. Or it could be distancing yourself from her until you get over her. It could be something completely different but just know that you will find a way to get through it. Try to imagine the best case scenario in each situation and know that whatever happens at the end of the day she is your best friend and will be understanding.

Oh, it is okay. Let assume that the premise: "She is straight" is true. This mean two thing: 1. People mean different things when they talk about straight. There are biromantic heterosexual people, and on the other end there are heteroromantic bisexual people. You cannot assume that there is a big chance that she does not find you sexually or romantically attractive. 2. Respect her in the name of love. You might never know what her true feelings are, but remember that your crush might be asexual, pansexual,... Maybe she don't even know. The only thing you can ascertain is respect. Pay respect to her, and you would feel loved, regardless.

I completely understand the conflicted feeling you might be suffering from. I know it is tough going through this situation but letting them know would allow you to pour out your feelings and make the best out of you guy's relationship. It doesn't matter whether if she is straight or now, just know that she appreciates you as a person and you guy's relationship. I honestly hope you will feel better after telling her in a way that won't make her feel bad. It is also okay to not tell her too! It's always up to you but remember to not bottle up all the feelings and hurt yourself. Remember that there are always people out there that will find the time to make you feel better and walk with you out of there.

I also developed feelings for my straight best friend when I was first discovering my sexuality. She was the prettiest girl and so amazingly funny. We seemed like the perfect match for each other as we were well, best friends. However, no matter how much I talked to her and tried to show her I was interested in, she never reciprocated. It took me awhile to realize that I could never change her sexuality, just how I would never want anyone to change mine. I was in love with her, but I had to realize that my romantic feelings would never be returned. Once I came to that realization, it did hurt, and I did cry many times late at night, but I was able to separate myself from those overwhelming feelings. Sometimes the best thing you can do is understand how she feels towards you, and realize that the best thing you can do is move on.

Ah been there my friend. It’s hard because you love her but she is straight. When I went through this I kept telling myself there is someone that is out there for me even though I don’t know who it is or when I will meet them. It’s alright to feel sad or disappointed about your friend. Friendships are hard they come and go but things always get better. I still am in love with my friend but I have accepted that it isn’t going to happen and just to be glad that I have her as friend. I hope this helps - lion

Tell her and let her no that you don't want to ruin your friendship because of that and hope she doesn't find it awkward,she should know that you don't want your friendship to end because of this that you will always be freinds and it doesn't change anything, and if she accepts that and doesn't do anything shes an amazing best friend and u liking doesn't matter to her cause she loves you for you and sees you as her best friend forever and she is willing to ignore the fact that you liker and niy change anything at all

Calm collected communication is always key. Don't let your emotions get the best of you. If they understand but want to stay friends that's great! It's okay to talk about emotions and how they make you feel, but don't confess your feelings like a love drunken sailor. It also depends on how long you've been friends. Remember that friends come and go, but the ones that are most important will find a way to stay in your life! Communication is always key, don't feel sorry for how you feel either. If you want to express your feelings and they don't feel the same way, but they want to continue be friends, then things will work themselves out and your friendship will grow stronger! Good luck out there!

It can be difficult to know how to act or what to do with your feelings when you are in love with someone you have a close preexisting friendship with. If the two of you have not previously shared feelings about it, open communication might be a good place to start. However, if your friend has told you that she is straight or not interested in response to you communicating your feelings to her, it is best to respect her and her wishes. In that case, doing anything else to push your feelings on her could be considered a breach of consent.

It is important to respect her sexuality and not expect or pressure her to get with you. However, It can be helpful to tell her how you feel and get your emotions about her out. You never know how things work out so It's important to realize even if you don't get in a relationship things will turn out okay:) It can be hurtful to be rejected and thats okay, things will always get better.It is also hard to stay friends with someone you have more feelings for, and that could confuse your guys friendship. Good luck with whatever happens and at the end of the day I promise you'll be okay!:)

Wait a bit. Sometimes you feel like your in love, but it’s really just a short term crush. If it doesn’t go away then confront her about it. She might have feelings for you, or she might not. If she doesn’t then she might not feel comfortable being your friend anymore, and make sure your willing to that risk before you tell her. She might not be comfortable with being your friend knowing you have feelings for her, and you could find that out a discreet way. You could ask her if she’s be comfortable with another one of her friends having feelings for her, whatever feels right to you!