I like a guy but he has a girlfriend, what do I do?

PLEASE NOTE: Okay so before I begin with this, I just want to make it very clear that this isn't a case of lust or the fantasy/thought of being with a guy who's taken. I'm the kind of person who is exceptionally close guarded when it comes to romance and relationships, and never thought I would EVER fall for a guy who has a girlfriend.

Well anyway, like the title of this thread, I am completely into and feel like I have a strong emotional connection with this guy. We've talked for quite a few months everyday now, and I'm at a point where the thought of not being able to get a chance with him is really starting to get to me. He's been with his girlfriend around 6-7 months, and I have total respect for that of course. I would never advance on him/make a move or even tell this guy about how I felt. Especially because I'm too scared of losing him as a close friend.

The thing is though, we can talk for hours without getting bored and engage in quite deep conversations. We get on so well and make each other laugh. As well as having a LOT of the same interests and opinions on things. We do flirt quite a bit and there are a few innuendos here and there, but nothing that would be considered cheating at all. The other thing is though, he hasn't mentioned his girlfriend once in any of our conversations ever. I remember there was a time where he was saying about some emotional distress he was having, but didn't really go into much detail about it. Could it be that him and his girlfriend were having problems? I'm not sure. He also doesn't seem the type of person to lead a girl on. There's also the whole "boys are mean to girls they like" apparent scenario going on. He says unintentionally mean things for a response, which I know he's joking about.

I'm really confused on how to act or what to do. It doesn't help that we're on the same course and have to see each other everyday, when all the while I'm just falling for him more and more. There are a lot of signals which shows he could like me as more than a friend but I really just don't know. We say how we trust each other and he does treat me differently to a lot of other people.
I know he wouldn't cheat and I would never put him in a position like that either!

But what do I do?
Do I wait? Because I feel like this is the kinda person who would be worth waiting for... I'm a very patient person, and was in an LDR with someone in another country for 3/4 years. It's not like I'm driven by only sexual intentions, and am really only interested in long term relationships. Or do I tell him or..? I really don't know..

Big thank you to those who read through all this! ^^

PLEASE NOTE: Okay so before I begin with this, I just want to make it very clear that this isn't a case of lust or the fantasy/thought of being with a guy who's taken. I'm the kind of person who is exceptionally close guarded when it comes to romance and relationships, and never thought I would EVER fall for a guy who has a girlfriend.

Well anyway, like the title of this thread, I am completely into and feel like I have a strong emotional connection with this guy. We've talked for quite a few months everyday now, and I'm at a point where the thought of not being able to get a chance with him is really starting to get to me. He's been with his girlfriend around 6-7 months, and I have total respect for that of course. I would never advance on him/make a move or even tell this guy about how I felt. Especially because I'm too scared of losing him as a close friend.

The thing is though, we can talk for hours without getting bored and engage in quite deep conversations. We get on so well and make each other laugh. As well as having a LOT of the same interests and opinions on things. We do flirt quite a bit and there are a few innuendos here and there, but nothing that would be considered cheating at all. The other thing is though, he hasn't mentioned his girlfriend once in any of our conversations ever. I remember there was a time where he was saying about some emotional distress he was having, but didn't really go into much detail about it. Could it be that him and his girlfriend were having problems? I'm not sure. He also doesn't seem the type of person to lead a girl on. There's also the whole "boys are mean to girls they like" apparent scenario going on. He says unintentionally mean things for a response, which I know he's joking about.

I'm really confused on how to act or what to do. It doesn't help that we're on the same course and have to see each other everyday, when all the while I'm just falling for him more and more. There are a lot of signals which shows he could like me as more than a friend but I really just don't know. We say how we trust each other and he does treat me differently to a lot of other people.
I know he wouldn't cheat and I would never put him in a position like that either!

But what do I do?
Do I wait? Because I feel like this is the kinda person who would be worth waiting for... I'm a very patient person, and was in an LDR with someone in another country for 3/4 years. It's not like I'm driven by only sexual intentions, and am really only interested in long term relationships. Or do I tell him or..? I really don't know..

Big thank you to those who read through all this! ^^

Don't agree with people saying you should say something because it is "meaningful" or "life is too short".
If he did not want to be with his girlfriend, he would not be. Simple. To me even the idea of thinking of a guy who is taken in the way you are is a little wrong, however I do realise it must be difficult for you. Just accept your (current) fate and hopefully someone else will come along.

You 14?

I know loads of people that are with their partners because they are the best thing around at the time. They just prefer a relationship with someone they don't really like that much rather than not having a relationship at all

PLEASE NOTE: Okay so before I begin with this, I just want to make it very clear that this isn't a case of lust or the fantasy/thought of being with a guy who's taken. I'm the kind of person who is exceptionally close guarded when it comes to romance and relationships, and never thought I would EVER fall for a guy who has a girlfriend.

Well anyway, like the title of this thread, I am completely into and feel like I have a strong emotional connection with this guy. We've talked for quite a few months everyday now, and I'm at a point where the thought of not being able to get a chance with him is really starting to get to me. He's been with his girlfriend around 6-7 months, and I have total respect for that of course. I would never advance on him/make a move or even tell this guy about how I felt. Especially because I'm too scared of losing him as a close friend.

The thing is though, we can talk for hours without getting bored and engage in quite deep conversations. We get on so well and make each other laugh. As well as having a LOT of the same interests and opinions on things. We do flirt quite a bit and there are a few innuendos here and there, but nothing that would be considered cheating at all. The other thing is though, he hasn't mentioned his girlfriend once in any of our conversations ever. I remember there was a time where he was saying about some emotional distress he was having, but didn't really go into much detail about it. Could it be that him and his girlfriend were having problems? I'm not sure. He also doesn't seem the type of person to lead a girl on. There's also the whole "boys are mean to girls they like" apparent scenario going on. He says unintentionally mean things for a response, which I know he's joking about.

I'm really confused on how to act or what to do. It doesn't help that we're on the same course and have to see each other everyday, when all the while I'm just falling for him more and more. There are a lot of signals which shows he could like me as more than a friend but I really just don't know. We say how we trust each other and he does treat me differently to a lot of other people.
I know he wouldn't cheat and I would never put him in a position like that either!

But what do I do?
Do I wait? Because I feel like this is the kinda person who would be worth waiting for... I'm a very patient person, and was in an LDR with someone in another country for 3/4 years. It's not like I'm driven by only sexual intentions, and am really only interested in long term relationships. Or do I tell him or..? I really don't know..

Big thank you to those who read through all this! ^^

If you do decide to pursue him, please don't become 'that girl' if he tries to be non-committal to you, whilst re-assuring you that he'll break up with his girlfriend at some point...

Don't agree with people saying you should say something because it is "meaningful" or "life is too short".
If he did not want to be with his girlfriend, he would not be. Simple. To me even the idea of thinking of a guy who is taken in the way you are is a little wrong, however I do realise it must be difficult for you. Just accept your (current) fate and hopefully someone else will come along.

PLEASE NOTE: Okay so before I begin with this, I just want to make it very clear that this isn't a case of lust or the fantasy/thought of being with a guy who's taken. I'm the kind of person who is exceptionally close guarded when it comes to romance and relationships, and never thought I would EVER fall for a guy who has a girlfriend.

Well anyway, like the title of this thread, I am completely into and feel like I have a strong emotional connection with this guy. We've talked for quite a few months everyday now, and I'm at a point where the thought of not being able to get a chance with him is really starting to get to me. He's been with his girlfriend around 6-7 months, and I have total respect for that of course. I would never advance on him/make a move or even tell this guy about how I felt. Especially because I'm too scared of losing him as a close friend.

The thing is though, we can talk for hours without getting bored and engage in quite deep conversations. We get on so well and make each other laugh. As well as having a LOT of the same interests and opinions on things. We do flirt quite a bit and there are a few innuendos here and there, but nothing that would be considered cheating at all. The other thing is though, he hasn't mentioned his girlfriend once in any of our conversations ever. I remember there was a time where he was saying about some emotional distress he was having, but didn't really go into much detail about it. Could it be that him and his girlfriend were having problems? I'm not sure. He also doesn't seem the type of person to lead a girl on. There's also the whole "boys are mean to girls they like" apparent scenario going on. He says unintentionally mean things for a response, which I know he's joking about.

I'm really confused on how to act or what to do. It doesn't help that we're on the same course and have to see each other everyday, when all the while I'm just falling for him more and more. There are a lot of signals which shows he could like me as more than a friend but I really just don't know. We say how we trust each other and he does treat me differently to a lot of other people.
I know he wouldn't cheat and I would never put him in a position like that either!

But what do I do?
Do I wait? Because I feel like this is the kinda person who would be worth waiting for... I'm a very patient person, and was in an LDR with someone in another country for 3/4 years. It's not like I'm driven by only sexual intentions, and am really only interested in long term relationships. Or do I tell him or..? I really don't know..

Big thank you to those who read through all this! ^^