I'm a guy and I am in love with this girl ... But I haven't told her?
By manzoor1984
@manzoor1984 (107)
Pakistan
December 2, 2008 8:20am CST
Hey everyone, I'm in need of some advise. I'm a guy and I'm in love with a girl who I haven't told about my feelings, I am afraid to tell her because it might ruin our friendship and that would be very bad because we have been friends since pre'K.
Can anyone here advise me on what to do? Should I tell her or should I just hold my feelings inside? She is currently seeing another guy it's not serious but do you think if I get a chance to tell her, I should take it?
18 responses
@roselynm1023 (950)
• Philippines
2 Dec 08
hellow
on the perspective of a woman, you should tell that girl your feelings towards her. it is her right but you have to say it in a very subtle way possible. maybe you can invite her for a dinner and tell her that you have this important matter to tell her. but make her sure that what your telling her is true from the deepest part of your heart. tell her also that you want to take the risk your friendship in exchange of your feelings towards her. you never know if her feelings for you is mutual.
again i would like to reiterate that she should be guaranteed that what your telling her is true and you just want it to be revealed personally rather than for her to know it from other person.
life is so so so short! it is better to love that lost rather have not loved at all. be strong and man enough to tell her. if he rejects you then its ok the good thing is you have told her that you have feelings for her.
i am praying that she will give you a YES!
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@manzoor1984 (107)
• Pakistan
3 Dec 08
well i do appreciate your response but are you exactly sure that even if she says no we will still be friends. we are kind of too close in friendship and i am afraid that it might get hurt in the process of all of this :S
But still i will give it a go ^_^ Wish me Good luck
@manzoor1984 (107)
• Pakistan
3 Dec 08
hehe i will try on christmas eve when the mood is right :D
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@Cerego (117)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Don't give her an ultimatum, to where she has to say yes or no. Just tell her how you feel, with no expectations, from the bottom of your heart. Say something like, " I just want you to know that I have strong feelings for you.I'm in love with you. I'm not asking you to tell me the same if its not what you feel, but you've really been on my mind and I just feel I had to tell you." Place the ball in her court. That way, even if her feelings aren't the same, she should still want a continued friendship. There is nothing better than honesty. She probably already knows that you like her, she just may not know how much.
I hope this helps, I wish you all the best!
@lafouine78 (130)
• Mauritius
3 Dec 08
actually i can't tell you cause i not even experienced in this category. if you really love then tell her about your feeling and if things turns bad then ask her to remain as your friend.i know its difficult cause i once had such experience but i never told her anything and later i got to know that she loved me also. anyway thanks to god i think he chosed the best for me.
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@marco94 (8)
• Peru
3 Dec 08
You should tell her as soon as possible.
Usually they know when you love her, but its hard for them to make anything about it. Even if she sais she doesn´t love you, i would bet you would keep being great fiends. And tell her as soon as possible, or you will probably regret it. Someone else will get her if you don´t act quick.
@busyB4 (874)
• United States
3 Dec 08
I think you should tell her! If your friendship has lasted that long (though you didnt say your ages) , I would think she would be understanding. I think you could tell her in a way that breaks it to her in a way that you can let her know that you don't want it to affect a friendship. Good luck!
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@jholai (43)
• United Arab Emirates
2 Dec 08
if you think it's not serious, then tell her. take the chance. don't wait for the time that she will fall madly for this guy while you are waiting for the moment when she will turn to you seeking for comfort when she gets hurt. you can be that guy she will fall in love with. if you failed, atleast you have tried. there's no harm in taking chances. but warn her that you are willing to settle being a friend if she won't accept you and you don't want to change. better take the chance and know the answer and be settled with it than prolong the agony and still wishing of the possibility. good luck!
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@chiaeugene (2225)
• China
3 Dec 08
i was in a similar situation years ago when i was in high school. just like you i got along extremely well with a girl in my class and i have feelings for her but i dare not tell her. i was the school top sportsman and she was one of the prettiest girl in school with a very kind nature. Many guys failed to tackle her and she claimed she does not want a relationship and this is what holds me back from telling her my feeling cos i dun want to lose a friend as i have no confidence. We are on extremely good terms and kept no secrets from each other and each day we would spent hours on the phone into early hours till 2-3 am. Now thinking back, i really regretted it cos i think that i should stand a chance if i asked her. she may have rejected those guys waiting for me to make the 1st move. thinking back, i hate myself for lacking the courage to do so cos i was afriad of failure but not trying in itself is already a failure. So if i am you now, i would go ahead and tell her. Choose a right time, right place, right environment and slowly lead the question in and hopefully, she feels the same and find no reason to reject you esp if you think you are a better man than her current bf.
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
2 Dec 08
It is better to tell her before it is too late, who knows she likes you also. Sometimes it so irritating on the part of the girl if the boy try to deny the feelings and instead of confessing he just tell you that everything is just for close friends treatment when the whole truth is pretty obvious.
She is seeing another guy because you did nothing and it is so silly if she just guesses what you feel and wait until no boys already available in town. Don't be afraid that it will ruin your friendship, your fear is not yet happening, if you will tolerate your fears then nothing will happen and you will missed every chances of a fulfilling relationship.
Why not analyzing her actions also, if she is into something special for you too. You can detect it because girls are transparent. If you are sure she is treating you more than just a friend then don't hesitate to tell her of what you feel.
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@thecrazyjogger (3178)
• India
2 Dec 08
OMG U SHULD TELL HER
normally girls knw it when some guy likes her but if u do tell ehr like she is beautiful then she'll b very pleased adn she will treat u better n will b interesting in wht u do
good luck mate!
@manzoor1984 (107)
• Pakistan
3 Dec 08
LoOl i give her compliments all the time and she appreciates them as well ... but i am still a little edgy about telling her whats in my heart :S
@Cerego (117)
• United States
3 Dec 08
I would want a guy to tell me, if we were friends. Well if you've been friends since preK then you are probably best friends. Right? Well even if thats not the case, you ARE friends, and that means no matter what you do, you two should still remain friends. If she is in love with someone right now then now is not the best time to tell her your feelings(unless you make sure to tell her that you're not trying to break them up but you just had to get that off your chest, just so she will know, no matter what the outcome). But if she is just dating someone and its not that serious, then you should definitely tell her soon. If you love her, go after her. You'll never know what could've been if you don't say anything now. She just may be your future wife. I wish you all the best!
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@molloy (136)
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2 Dec 08
mate if i was in your shoe's i would tell herm if she doesnt like you in that way just be mates because if your good mates and you tell her you like and she doesnt feel the same you can still be mates cause no point falling out over something like that.
i know its hard to pluck up the courage to tell her i have been in that boat myself. It will all be worth it in the end trust me
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@spop205 (5)
• United States
3 Dec 08
She may already know you are interested in her, but is probably testing you. You have been with her that long, and you have not asked her on a date? Ask yourself what is a better risk: To get rejected by her, or to miss your chance with her?
@tridxb (101)
• United Arab Emirates
3 Dec 08
Ok, Manzoor, gI'm going to ask you a question - look deep inside your heart - do you think that she feels a little bit the same? Really think about it, the answer is in there somewhere. If you feel that she does then go for it, tell her, but if not, I would say don't risk it. I have had both situations - one where the guy told me and I liked him too so it was great, but I have also been in the other situation a few times and it just made both of us feel awkward. Best of luck!
@shonali (1286)
• India
3 Dec 08
i think you should definately go ahead and tell her dude..... what are you waiting for? i know it sounds easy to say and difficult to do but you may never know ...she may really love you too for along time and maybe thinking the same thing whether she should tell you or not...but yes there maybe a chance that your friendship may come in the way and stuff ...so there are other ways to do it too man.... as a common friend of your to indirectly somehow get it out of her whether she likes you or not...and please pick an experienced person inthis please or you will get into more trouble and confusion than you are in right now.... but the easiest way is to do it yourself....all the best and we would like to knwo what you finally decided on
@joystick7 (728)
• India
3 Dec 08
According to me you should tell her.. its always better to do a stuff and then repent than to not do and repent for that..
If you tell her then atleast you would be clear in your mind and not burden yourself with the thought any more..