Suddenly you fall in love to your best friend

@bulastika (5966)
Philippines
November 16, 2010 7:25pm CST
I have a best friend for 10 years or so and we also have some times and good times also. But still we are friend until now. Problem is that I'm falling for her for many years now and she keep on repeating that we are just friends. Sometimes we have a big fight that we dont' talk for a week or two. But we end up talking again and going out again. .. Right now I want to just forget about her and have a life with out her. But then she will sms me asking me if I can accompany her etc. So we end up going out again. .. And every time I'm with her I keep on falling again. Its a cycle that don't stop at all.
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18 responses
@dufff7 (10)
17 Nov 10
Have you tried coming clean with her? If shes your best friend Im sure shell be understanding and supportive (stop texting for a while etc) just remember its easy to turn a friendship into a relationship, but nearly impossible to turn a relationship into friendship.
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@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
I don't think so. I have lots of friends including me who still friend with our ex's. Breaking up does not mean you don't need to talk to each other. Its just that its better that you two are friends than having a commentment.
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• United States
17 Nov 10
I know how you feel. I am not with my girlfriend any longer but, we still talk. That's because we have a baby together. I still love her and want to be with her but, she wants our relationship to have some "space.' Yeah, whatever, she can go blow smoke up some else' behind. She knows how I feel and that's all I can do about it. Maybe you should do the same thing. Be upfront and let it all out. You can't make someone be in love with you. But you can tell them how you feel. And just roll with that my friend. You may or may not like the outcome but, then again, she would know your true feelings and your true intentions.
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@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
Actually every time I open up its end up with a fight. But still were friends until now. I guess she is just happy having me as a friend. Nothing more. You know women. If they want something they remember you..lolz..
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• United States
17 Nov 10
just tell her how you feel and and tell her you cant just be friends that you need something more or that you have to move on and can not see her anymore just put it all out on the table
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@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
Did you read my post and understand it? Its been done already a long time ago. But since we are friends and every time we are together you can't forget that feelings.
@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
Been there! Done that! Hahaha it came to a point where everybody thought we were an item already. You just have to make a decision on where you want your relationship to go. Stop "falling" and figure out where you fell. If you think that you are IN LOVE with her tell her directly that this is the relationship you want. However, if she does not feel the same way about you, then you have to accept her feelings. I have been there I know how it hurts and how good it makes you feel to be with her at the same time. But in order to move on, you just have to believe that she will not lead you on. If she says your are just friends than deal with it close the door. My best friend and I are now married to different people. we are still very close we know we love each other but we also know we are better of as friends. We were never a couple. But we treasure each other as friends. I don't have any desire or delusion to try to make it otherwise. What we have will be be romantic again. And I'm happy with that, knowing that I will always have a friend who will be there for me when I need her.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
Done that also! lols. problem is that we still friends and sometimes you can't make or do things that is affectionate without thinking the boundery of friendship. Like for example when we are together she always ask me to give her this or that. Although its just friendly gesture in her part. Sometimes you don't know if its okay to give in or not. Because at the end of the day we all know that we are just friends.
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@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
24 Dec 10
The ugly truth is that sometimes if we are not together theirs also a feeling of being free. lolz. I think its better that we are just friend. Beside right now its been a week since we see its other and I feel happy that I have a clear mind.
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@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
Maybe she's just confused? Maybe she knows you too well and she's afraid that you may ruin your friendship if you start going out as more than friends. Maybe she really likes you and is just trying to know whether you are really there for the long haul?
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
YOu got to tell her what you feel man! At least clear it up with her. Doing it could help you to move on to, because if you don't tell her that and you just continue what you're doing, you won't be able to get away from that situation at all. Give yourself a break and tell her exactly what you feel and who knows she might have the same thing for you. If not, then that's the time you really have to move on with your life.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
Its been done long time ago. Problem is that because we are still friends until now and getting out every week. Theirs no way you can close that feelings its always be their. That why I told her sometimes that she need to have a boyfriend and I need to have a girlfriend lols.
@annawen86 (545)
• Indonesia
17 Nov 10
well, i know how it feels. once, i was in your position too, and once i was on her positition too. all that you can do is tell your feeling to her. no matter what, you have to be ready if she refused you and dont want to be your friend anymore. i guess no matter what the respon, it is the best thing for your life. if she received you, then, you dont have to keep this feeling over and over again. you can get her as your girlfriend. but if she refuse you, and dont want to be your friend anymore, you can forget her easily and you can move forward and looking for your true love. just make your self ready before you say it, my friend. if you want to keep that feeling. it is not good for your life. you will be trapped in this rotation forever. you cant love any other girl and you cant get her too. fighting :)
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@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
hahaha.. We are done with that stage. Problem is that theirs not a week that she won't sms me that we meet. And we still watch movies every sunday. She want my companionship. But she don't want a relationship. That's the problem.
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@chowee (517)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
well thats not possible!! you already know each other your strengths and weaknesses.. If both of you love each other!!then you could have a better relationships.. KEep it up.. happy mylotting..
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@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
The feeling I have and the feeling she have for me is nothing more than a friends. Mine can be more but difinitely in her part we are just friends nothing more.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
6 Apr 11
Hi. bulastika. I think that you two will need to be honest with each other. Be honest with her and tell her how you really feel. It is obvious that you have some special feelings for her. I am sure that she sees this too. I hope that she will tell you how she feels so that you both can stop all of the back and forth with each other. Take care.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
9 Jun 11
She has boyfriend now. So end of the story. funny thing is that her boyfriends like are the same with me. lols. I think the only difference between me and his boyfriend is our name. lols. and also his boyfriend has a job while me has no job for three years now. the rest are all the same. lols.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
Being together for such a long time, sharing good and bad things, memories, etc, falling for that someone is not impossible. If you had tried to tell her and still she insist that her feeling is just a friend, why don't you take a back off for a while? Give her space and time to realize what is it without you? You see, she is like that because she knows you can say no to her, let say she's in the thinking that you can let her out of your life because you love her. Why not let her feel your absence? In that way, she may realized your worth for her and for sure will discover a change in her. Try that. Nothing to loose, beside you too want to let her go. If this is acceptable for you, start it now or else it would be late for both of you. Good luck to you.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
Thanks. But life must go on. Actually sometimes if you know that person so well its seem you will get tired of that person also. Its like food. when you are young you are fond of eating icecream for example. But later on in life you find it not good anymore.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
17 Nov 10
Falling in love with your best friend can be a wonderful feeling. you already know so much about each other. it can also be a problem if the friend doesn't feel the same way for you. This is is a risk you have to be willing to take. Romance can fade, but friendship can always be a part of your life.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
That what I also hate. Because theirs nothing you can find out anymore. Because every thing you already know. Its like food. You love to eat this kind of food but when you eat it regularly you realize that you don't like it anymore. lols.
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
Reminds me of my best friend when I was still in college. Actually you're even lucky that in spite of what you feel for her and her knowing it, the relationship remains unchanged. I guess you just have to keep on waiting for who knows she might have a change of heart and fall in love with you too. Just be patient and just be there for her every time.
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
Maybe what you have is what they call a platonic relationship. It's nice to have that kind of friendship.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
9 Jun 11
hahaha.. plantonic relationship. Its the first time I heard such relationship. But sad to say she has a boy friend now. Just a month ago. And now she don't take to me any more. Its irritates me but same time. That what she want it so be it.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
Its will never going to happen. We like each other companionship but same time we are annoyed to each others attitude. lols. Its like cat's and dog. Theirs always a pity issue that gets our nerves. lols.
@Fireheart (683)
• India
17 Nov 10
Admit yourself that you are in love and go propose her, its better that way to let her know what you feel for her and how much you love her and all, its better than keeping that love for yourself, the tension would be over quick if she loves you or not, look for the best time to say it and speak to her. specially if you want to share your life with her just say it dude. if it was me i would look on what her feeling towards me and if she loves me am going for it then. either way it may be that she loves you it seems.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
ha ha ha. She already know that. We are over of that stage already. Much much over and she just want as to be friend. Sometimes we don't speak in a month. But I don't know theirs always a way that we communicate. That's our life. I think this one will end if she get bf or I get gf. lols.
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
Boy, that's really hard. I hope you'll get her soon somehow. Maybe she's not going to realize it soon. But as you're falling inlove with her, control your actions and feelings towards her. Prove her in her challenges in life that you are worth eternity for each other. You can hug her by now, you're still best friends anyway. That's how you can show love to her, unless if you're not so flexible about it. Take it slow, I bet there's still a long way for both of you to fall for each other.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
No its not anymore. We still watch movie twice a month though. But it just because its lonely to watch movie alone. lols. But that's probably it. And she is also busy now with her new friends in her job. And I'm busy wasting my time online. Since I have no earnings no job. lols.
@raja26 (154)
• India
17 Nov 10
this is normal and for such a long friendship it is absolutely normal.. from my opinion you should make her feel your love for her.. do not take too much care for her, because girls will obviously find it like acting, instead try acting like you avoid her, if she responds positively then you can continue doing like this.. but don't avoid her like you never want to see her anymore instead talk with her sometimes and avoid her sometimes.. she will definitely find your confusion and there are chances for you to get attention from her... Good luck bulastika...
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
Actually its already natural in our part. Its like having a sister already. She can say anything to me and I can say anything to her. Its like having a sister. That how close we are and I think the feeling is the same. Sister and brother like only.
@yna410 (429)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
Hi bulastika. Personally, I think that if you have been best of friends for 10 years now, both of you must have had known each other well. When we are with a person for so long, somehow we get to know or we become familiar with how that person thinks or reacts in certain ways. I think there is a possibility that your best friend somehow has an idea how you really feel for her. It's not really assuming, sometimes some people could really feel it. Some women have quite good instincts. Maybe that is also why she constantly tells you that you two will just stay as friends. I'm not saying this is really the case, it's just a possibility. I know it's hard to fall for someone especially when both of you have already formed a strong foundation, ten years of friendship is a lot. Although it's a good start for having a much deeper relationship, still it doesn't always happen for some good friends. Not to put you down or anything, I just based it on what your friend told you. If she is really aware that you like her or you are falling for her, she should be more sensitive or cautious with your feelings and try to give a little or some space just to help you cope up with it. As a friend, it's also good to do her part to help you. She doesn't need to call you often and ask you to do stuffs with her that make you fall for her over and over again. If she doesn't, then the more you have to do it yourself. I think it's best for you to really stand up for your decision on forgetting her. I know you might be thinking about your friendship but at this point, if you're really hurting, it's time to do something about it. If you two are really best of friends, your friendship can and will survive even with lesser time with each other for a while anyway. You can only forget her if you allow yourself too, otherwise, you just put yourself in a difficult and painful situation. It also wouldn't be healthy in your friendship if one of you is in love with the other. I think she also wouldn't want you to suffer from playing the part of just being her friend when you do have feelings for her. It's about time you have the courage to put your plan into action even if she calls you again. If it will cause you problems with her, then it may be helpful to explain to her why you are doing it. It may somehow have an effect on her but if it's really necessary to tell the truth then I think we have no choice. Again, if you are really best friends, she will understand it and later on, when you have already moved on or solved this problem, you two can hangout with each other again without worrying that you might fall for her again. You just have to let yourself undergo the complete process of forgetting somebody you love. It's not easy, it's not that fast, but it's not impossible to do if you're really determined. You just have to weigh what's more important for you, either save yourself and your friendship with her or suffer and let your friendship also suffer. Whatever you decide, make it your motivation or drive to be able to achieve your goal. I know you can do it. =)
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
You have the longest answer!. lols. And I'm thank you for that. So far I just let the nature flow. We see its other once or twice a month and watch movie or so. She is busy with her work and friends in work. I know soon she will find a boyfriend in their. Me, still jobless and no money. So no money no honey. lols. Unless you are available. lols.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
For me yes we need to recognized after all for that situation.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
What do we need to recognize? Can you elaborate? Thanks. Sometimes theirs two kind of person in our body. The one that uses his head and the one that uses his heart..
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
If you'Re falling in love with her then go get her before i get my hands on her. If you think she's the one, it's all worth it, i'm telling you.
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
By all means go ahead. lols. Because I done that already nine years ago. And we are just friends until now. Its never been us and never be.
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
I used to have that experience before, it was painful because the guy didn't know (or just pretended not to know) I was falling for him already. But I could feel that then feeling he was showing then wasn't mere friendship anymore, but pure love, we were just shy to acknowledged our inner and mutual love until we parted ways literally because we have to chose our own universities..
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
You can still talk to him in the phone or chat or see its other. Having schooled in different universities does not mean you can't see him anymore right? I don't think that is an issue if you really want to see him. So text him and ask him if he is free or something good luck.
17 Nov 10
Then my situation will be difficult. I want to express my feelings to her. But a question in my mind, will depress me all time, the friendship might be then in deep trouble. I must try to maintain a distance from her in this subject of love. I also try to understand her feelings, emotions and willing as a good friend.... If she is very close with me then i will discuss with her, what is love at sight??????? If she answer, love is a feelings that came any time, any where in any person... Then i will offered a question to her,"if a guy loves you very much from true heart, and you know him from a long time of your life. But he can't express his feelings to you?" How you can feel his feelings???? If that time she show interest in that matter, i think it's easy to express her how much i love her???????
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
If that is the case you need to tell her right away. No need to ask question about love. Just tell her what you feel. In my case is different. She knows already and we have understanding that we are friends only. But if if you two are together its really hard not to fall in love again.