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Making Boyfriend /Girlfriend Relationships Work 89
Dear Just J.J.’s Friend,
Have you told your friend how you really feel about her? You have some choices for handling
this situation:
- Tell her that you like her as more than a friend. She may have no idea about your
true feelings. If she did, hers might change! If her feelings for you stay the same, at least
you’ve been honest. - Don’t tell her about your romantic feelings.Simply continue being her best
friend. She obviously likes you, trusts you, and appreciates your friendship. That’s a good
thing, because friendship counts for a lot. - Stop being her friend.If it’s too painful for you to be in this friendship, especially when
she asks for advice about her boyfriend, give yourself some time away from her.
If she breaks up with her boyfriend and you’re still interested in her romantically, ask her
out. Once you do, she may be able to see you in a whole new light. Good luck!
In friendship,
Terra
I went out with my best friend
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but it didn’t work out
Hey Terra,
Maybe it was a mistake, but my best guy friend and I went out for about three weeks, and
then it just wasn’t working so we broke up. We decided it was better to be best friends
instead. Well, he was actually the one who decided. He wasn’t interested in me romantically.
I went along with it, but I still really like him in a romantic way, although he doesn’t know
that. Now the friendship doesn’t feel the same as it did before. How long will it take to get
back to the way it was?
Friends Again