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I think I am in love with my lesbian best friend. Should I pursue this?

I certainly love her in a platonic sense, and there are definitely signs that she is attracted to me. The problem is that I am not exactly physically attracted to her, but I'm not physically attracted to almost anyone. If I tell her that I might feel something more from her, and I realize it isn't what I want, or it doesn't work out, I'm worried I'll hurt her. Should I tell her?

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  • 8 years ago

    Maybe you are in love... or maybe you could ask her if shes ever thought of you in that way before. I say this because you seem to really want more than friendship and i say maybe you are and should because of the fact that you even feel the need to question yourself of these emotions rather than being sure. Also because you say you're not physically attracted to her. Think about if you really want a relationship with her, imagine being physical with her - would it feel nice? Do you get all warm inside? And maybe you two can go on a date, or maybe don't call it a date just hang out as friends and see what happens, that should be easy since you guys already are. Try doing something together that you know the both of you will enjoy. And you dont have to say straight away that you may have feelings for her, you could let your feelings become more noticable to her, hint at it so maybe she'll ask you if you do instead - if that would be more comfortable for you i mean.

    I always find that this type of situation, one where you're trying to figure out you're feelings for someone, goes pretty well when you guys are doing something fun - like a funny movie or an arcade. Im a lesbian teen so yeah, i went to the boardwalk in atlantic city and to the arcade with a close friend of mine - turns out i just felt very strong admiration for her, still do - her and i are best friends now. Not exactly the same situation but i was more affectionate towards her, i gave her compliments too, told her how much i appreciated her that day and the couple of days after that when she asked me how i felt. I told her and we dated - for about three months, it was great, but we found our selves treating each other more like best friends or sisters rather than lovers... this is very different too because you say your friend already is a lesbian while mine sorta just went with the flow. She should understand how you're feeling if you tell her since you two are so close and you say there are definitely signs shes attracted to you then you guys should be able to talk trough this rather than just straight out drop each other.

    I say figure out the sexual attraction part, like i should have have with my friend, and see where your imagination pictures you two as a couple. I suggest a sleep over for this or some type of intimate setting, ie. cuddling in the couch enjoying a movie, a scary one ideally. This shouldn't go too bad if there are in fact definite signs that shes attracted to you, but if you're still not sure of that, try taking into account how often she touches you and compliments you and how comfortable this makes you feel, how close she sits or stands to you, the sound of her voice with you (low and calm, matching your tone) , and how often she goes out of her way to do nice things for you or be with you. You should just know if you re looking out for these things, and think about if you like these things, and how you feel when she touches you, are you excited, repulsed? To be pretty frank here - can you see yourself having sex with her? The thought of her naked, does it get you hot? Her touching you, thinking about you in that way, a turn on for you?

    Hope i helped, :)

  • 8 years ago

    stay straight this is the best thing you do for your future. Think about it having a proper natural life is far more better than getting involved in such a relationship. Look for a good boyfriend

  • 8 years ago

    I wouldn't tell her just yet. I would give it a little time until you know for sure what it is you want to do. You don't want to ruin your friendship with her either. So I would play it safe and just give it time.

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