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What should I do???

I know that I love a friend of mine, one of my best and closest friends, and I would do anything in the world for her, and I know it sounds stupid, but you don't know me, but I'd give up snowboarding for her. To me, that is the biggest sacrifice I can make, and she is the only one I'd do that for.

The problem that arises is that she will be moving to Canada in July, and I don't want her to feel trapped, like half of her wants to go to Canada and the other half wants to stay with me, as that is what I am afraid of.

I only ever want what is best for her, and if we are never together, and only friends, as long as she's happy that is good enough for me.

The other problem is that I'm in Sheffield and she's in kent at the moment, but I'd be more that willing to go down every weekend to see her, but would it be too much?


She knows that I am always there for her, no matter what happens, she knows that she can talk to me about anything, and we trust each other so much it is wonderful, but I don't know if she knows how much I love her.

She knows that I love her as a friend, and I know that she loves me as a friend, but I don't know if she loves me like I love her, or if she has realised that I'm mad about her, but something has changed between us recently, and for the better. We are much closer than ever before, and as the proverb says: "Love is when silence is comfortable" and we could spend forever just not talking, but knowing what the other is thinking.


So it all boils down to this: should I ask her out or not?



P.S. - Sorry bout the length of it, and thanks for taking the time to read this far.

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Reply 1
I would say yes.
Ask her. It seems like its really worth it, and if its as you say then things seem great between you an i hope things work.

You may not think so, but you'll regret if you let this slip. Think in a few years time, if your wondering about not having asked her. It'll be horrible - go for it.

And i'm intrigued about your "Love is when silence is comfortable" comment. Im in that kinda situation now. I wont explain further its just really made me think.
Reply 2
TommyD
I would say yes.
Ask her. It seems like its really worth it, and if its as you say then things seem great between you an i hope things work.

You may not think so, but you'll regret if you let this slip. Think in a few years time, if your wondering about not having asked her. It'll be horrible - go for it.

And i'm intrigued about your "Love is when silence is comfortable" comment. Im in that kinda situation now. I wont explain further its just really made me think.

Others that I use to explain what love is are:
"Love is when you take away the feeling, the passion, and the romance in a relationship, and find out you still care for that person."
"Love is not about who you live with... It's about who you can't live without."
"Love is not finding a perfect person, it is seeing an imperfect person perfectly."

And the thing I forgot to mention is that I will be out in Canada in 3 years time, and I don't need any visa or whatever to go out there so I can visit whenever. I think I'll go for it, but only when the time is right.


Thanks mate, that helps.
love-if it is love tehn u will meet again-does she know about ur feeling for her?-god i love nothing better than LOVE!!
love-if it is love tehn u will meet again-does she know about ur feeling for her?-god i love nothing better than LOVE!!
Reply 5
alex_sgirl
love-if it is love tehn u will meet again-does she know about ur feeling for her?-god i love nothing better than LOVE!!

Yeah, but the problem is when I get out to Canada, I'll start out on the west coast and she'll be east coast (or a bit further east!!) so that's a huge distance, then I have no idea where I'll be stationed, so I can't control that. We're gonna keep in touch though, that's a definite (I love MSN :biggrin:)
Reply 6
I would say tell her - do or die. Never have regrets

If something's changed for the better, and you were already pretty close, then I can't understand what else it could be?

Re seeing her every weekend... ask her, that's the only way you'll know if it's too much. We can't say how much she wants to see you, but if you are as close as you say you are, I think she would like to see you as much as possible.
Reply 7
Don't tell her. Bad news for the friendship.
Reply 8
hitmanuk2k
Don't tell her. Bad news for the friendship.


Why not?
If theyre that good friends, and she does say no, surely she'll understand.
Yeah it may be a little awkward for a while, but people dont ditch friendships because of that.
None that i know of anyway.

The point is, how can you ever know until you try?
Reply 9
andy_c
I would say tell her - do or die. Never have regrets

If something's changed for the better, and you were already pretty close, then I can't understand what else it could be?

Re seeing her every weekend... ask her, that's the only way you'll know if it's too much. We can't say how much she wants to see you, but if you are as close as you say you are, I think she would like to see you as much as possible.

We used to see each other every week at our local rock nite, then I moved up to Sheffield for uni, and I go down whenever I can, not to see my parents, not to see my friends from 8 years, but to see her.

I reckon that when I next go down there, I'll try and talk to her alone, and tell her. I think that if she says no, she'll probably find comfort at least in knowing I'm a friend who loves her intensely and she can trust implicitly.


Still nervous bout it though, and not 100% sure what I'm doing is the best route, but since when could you be 100% sure about anything when you're in love?
Reply 10
i would tell her IMO. go for it or u ll always think " what would have happened if i had told her"/ positive action is more important. i told a guy when i was 15 that i like him a lot. he didnt react very well BUT i have never remained with the question
Reply 11
If you love her... go for it. Life's too short not to try to be with those you love. Good luck!!!
ladygrey
If you love her... go for it. Life's too short not to try to be with those you love. Good luck!!!

I love that proverb :smile:
Reply 13
The Canadian
I love that proverb :smile:

:biggrin: ... wishing you the very best of luck!!! hope it works out! (and if it doesn't, we'll all be here for you)
The Canadian
I know that I love a friend of mine, one of my best and closest friends, and I would do anything in the world for her, and I know it sounds stupid, but you don't know me, but I'd give up snowboarding for her. To me, that is the biggest sacrifice I can make, and she is the only one I'd do that for.

The problem that arises is that she will be moving to Canada in July, and I don't want her to feel trapped, like half of her wants to go to Canada and the other half wants to stay with me, as that is what I am afraid of.

I only ever want what is best for her, and if we are never together, and only friends, as long as she's happy that is good enough for me.

The other problem is that I'm in Sheffield and she's in kent at the moment, but I'd be more that willing to go down every weekend to see her, but would it be too much?


She knows that I am always there for her, no matter what happens, she knows that she can talk to me about anything, and we trust each other so much it is wonderful, but I don't know if she knows how much I love her.

She knows that I love her as a friend, and I know that she loves me as a friend, but I don't know if she loves me like I love her, or if she has realised that I'm mad about her, but something has changed between us recently, and for the better. We are much closer than ever before, and as the proverb says: "Love is when silence is comfortable" and we could spend forever just not talking, but knowing what the other is thinking.


So it all boils down to this: should I ask her out or not?



P.S. - Sorry bout the length of it, and thanks for taking the time to read this far.

Of course you should. There is clearly something between you and it's obvious you both want it to happen. Take a chance.
I'm having a similar dilemma. I've been friends with this girl for ages and have always really liked her, and recently I think there might be a small possibility she might say yes if I actually asked her out. I'm really unsure though, but know that if I don't do something soon, it will be too late, as we're going off to uni in september. I've considered just asking her to the prom first, as I think she'd probably say yes to that, and then seeing where it went from there, but by then it might be too late :confused:
Reply 16
Yeah, I think you should "risk" it. Although it's not really risking is it?
If you're that close already, I might as well as think it's gonna work out. And even if she says no - you're still very very likely to at least remain as close friends (personal experience...).
Good luck anyways!!!
Anonymous
I'm having a similar dilemma. I've been friends with this girl for ages and have always really liked her, and recently I think there might be a small possibility she might say yes if I actually asked her out. I'm really unsure though, but know that if I don't do something soon, it will be too late, as we're going off to uni in september. I've considered just asking her to the prom first, as I think she'd probably say yes to that, and then seeing where it went from there, but by then it might be too late :confused:

Mate, after all this, I've realised that I'm gonna take the chance when I next see her, and ask her out. I know that she could say no, but if that happens, I'll just let her know that nothing will change between the friendship, and I'll still love her as much. If you try the same thing, you'll either end up with a great girlfriend, or an even better friend in my opinion.

Best of luck for you though.
The Canadian
Mate, after all this, I've realised that I'm gonna take the chance when I next see her, and ask her out. I know that she could say no, but if that happens, I'll just let her know that nothing will change between the friendship, and I'll still love her as much. If you try the same thing, you'll either end up with a great girlfriend, or an even better friend in my opinion.

Best of luck for you though.


And to you :smile:
go for it love, dont wait or you'll regret never saying and the longer you wait the harder it gets