I’ve developed feelings for my best friend, it’s really hard to be there and it’s even more hard to walk away. I have already accepted that this can’t be mutual but I’m still stuck in the middle of nowhere. I just wish we never met.. I wish I could erase this feelings bcz she is the best person to ever know and I don’t wanna lose her. Idk what to do, idk who to turn to, I have confessed to her and she has clearly told me she doesn’t see me that way. I know it’s best to walk away, but if I do I’ll be left stranded.. I need to focus on myself first - I understand, but this feels different.. idk what to do! let’s brainstorm ?
Hi there magneticfig1470, thank you for reaching out today!
Firstly, I want to acknowledge that what you did took real courage and strength, to confess your feelings to someone like your best friend knowing the risks is not easy, and you did it anyway.
Honestly, there are no right or wrong answers here, different people will have different opinions. Right now, you are stuck with two difficult options. Either to stay or walk away, staying means being close to someone you have feelings for, but they don’t reciprocate it, walking away means losing someone who clearly means a lot to you. Neither feels good.
But here’s something worth thinking about. Walking away does not have to mean forever, it could just mean giving yourself some space and time to let the intensity of those feelings settle for a little, that way you can come back to friendship from a healthier place.
Right now, I do hope you get some insights or answers from the different replies you might get here and that things get better for you. If you need a listening ear or more support do feel free to connect with Mindline at 1771.