I think i'm falling for my boyfriend's best friend...
By bembzee
@bembzee (768)
Philippines
October 3, 2012 7:30am CST
Me and my boyfriend are actually fine, i mean we're okay but i feel like i'm cheating on him because i have feelings for his best friend.
Even before my first crush was his best friend. I've even thought of having him as my boyfriend. I was totally over him for the last years cause he was like my ultimate crush since then. He even showed some intentions but he never tried on pursuing it. Then his best friend (my boyfriend right now) barged into the scene, he was the one who courted me instead and he became my boyfriend.
The problem is, i still like his best friend but i do love my boyfriend right now. Aww... I feel awful... What should i do? Any advice?
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29 responses
@sriroshan (2585)
• India
3 Oct 12
Sound to be some movie story. Any way such things do happen many time specially when you fall in love with some one first time. But my friend think twice what will be the feeling of your boyfriend who may be loving you too.
Think another way by which you will get your own answer. If what you are thinking your boyfriend do or think and you come to know about the same, then what will be your state of mind?.
Control your emotion and find out what you want (love) in your boyfriend since he is faithful to you. Can't say your boyfriend's so called fast friend may be just want to have the friendship with you as time pass and enjoyment. Think twice before taking any wrong drastic step.
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@rs1982 (99)
• United States
3 Oct 12
It's quite a confusing situation. It's not wrong for you to have feelings for the best friend. However, since that person already backed out..it seems that he is not interested in a commitment. Maybe you should give a shot to the guy that barged in and made your life happier. (?) Probably this boyfriend cares more for your emotions that the crush did. Eventually, it's best to stick with the person that loves you..because such a person does not 'expect' you to be 'perfect'..he or she accepts you for what you are.
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@riyauro (6421)
• India
3 Oct 12
Wow that sounds weird.... I think you just concentrate on your boyfriend and not his best friend because if the best friend had some feelings, he would have approached you before your boyfriend or at least have talked to him that he has feelings for you and your boyfriend would have never approached you in the first place if he knew it. So, Love them who love you. as you said that you love your boyfriend, so stick around to him and let not his friend come in between you and him. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.
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@GemmaR (8517)
•
3 Oct 12
It is not good when you start to have doubts about your relationship because it means that you're no longer as happy about things as you might have been in the past. If you are starting to think that you would prefer to be with someone else, then you really do owe it to your partner to talk to him about it. There is no point in not telling the truth about how you feel about him, because you're only going to hurt him in the long term if you don't choose to share this kind of information. Be careful, you don't want to spoil things.
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
You have to suppress your feelings towards your boyfriend's bestfriend. This could be a huge problem if your boyfriend learns about it. You say, you love your boyfriend, so that should be a sign of ditching the feelings for the other guy. Save your relationship with your boyfriend and save the friendship of your boyfriend and his bestfriend.
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
So, there! Now you can focus your attention towards your feelings for your boyfriend than entertain your thoughts about his bestfriend.
@512771751 (1096)
• China
4 Oct 12
Oh, it sounds magic to fall in love with more than one person. But I think it is normal to have such experience. Maybe what you want is too much, you should talk to your boyfriend deeply and tell him what you want. By the way, are you sure you have feelings for his friend?
Good luck.
@arielpaige (257)
• United States
4 Oct 12
What's more important to you? A happy, loving relationship that's going good for you, or the chance at an old crush? If you believe you would rather be with the friend, go for it. But just know if you go for the friend and it fails, you will more than likely never get your current boyfriend back. Really, it's all about who is more important to you. I've had old crushes I would love to pursue, IF I never met my fiance. But I have met him, and no amount of crushing on any other man, no matter how much longer I've known or liked them, will ever change my mind about my fiance. I am in love with my fiance, and no one else. He is the only man I want, and the only man I'll keep fighting for.
I'm not saying stay with your boyfriend if you really want his friend. Just know if it doesn't go well, you might not get either of them. Which may even turn out to be a good thing for you one day. Who knows.
Some may say to flip a coin. The coin doesn't decide for you, but how you're hoping it will land while it's in the air will tell you what you really want. What is more important to you? Only your heart can tell you what to do.
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@bembzee (768)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
My heart keeps it more difficult for me to recognize what is real already. I am making my life complicated having this crush on his best friend. I can't ask my bf to avoid bringing over his best friend when i'm around, right? That will make him suspicious of me. I can't hurt him that bad. I love him and i don't want to disrespect him. I am a woman of values. The more i think, the more i realize how stupid i am.
@arielpaige (257)
• United States
4 Oct 12
If you want to be with your boyfriend, maybe you could tell him to not have his friend around. If you really want to make it work with him, I don't know if I'd tell him about your crush, but maybe say you just feel a little uncomfortable around his friend and don't wanna be around him? You're not stupid, but you do need to be careful. Mistakes happen, and I'm sure you wouldn't want to make a bad mistake.
@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
3 Oct 12
I can understand what you are experiencing today. You can't blame yourself on it since you have this different feelings towards your boyfriends' bestfriend and that you feel excited I think when you are with him or if you see him....
Perhaps, you will have the guts of telling your boyfriend or his bestfriend about your feelings in a mature or in a very nice way that they will understand you and that they will not leave you...
Hope you will do it...because the truth will set you free...
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@homeshoppers (6166)
• Philippines
3 Oct 12
If you really love your boyfriend then don't bother to think or entertain your feelings to others as you will only hurt yourself at the end and not just you but also other people. On the other hand if you doesn't love your boyfriend at all then break up and tell his best friend its him you like or love so it will also make him think and decide to give way to the both of you and not your boyfriend right now. And as what you've said you love your boyfriend then stick to him and the feelings you might have with his best friend might not be crush or something but its the feeling knowing his your boyfriend's best friend and that's why his also special for you coz you know his important to the one you love, sometimes whoever important to the one we love is also important to us and not because we love them.
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@bembzee (768)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
I have no doubt that i love my boyfriend because i can't let him go. I just felt guilty of having a huge crush in his best friend for a long time already. It's like stabbing his back and i feel awful about it. But i cannot stop admiring the other guy. It's a weird feeling every time i face them both. I'm trying hard as much as i can to concentrate on my boyfriend but he was too handsome not to notice. And i hate myself for that.
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@verolop29 (1096)
• United States
3 Oct 12
This is not going to be easy friend. I'm sure many of us in the mylot community have been thru it sometime or another. I have and am still going thru it. (One day I will have the nerve to post that story)
U should tell ur bf about these feelings u have for his friend. He may get mad or jealous but that's natural. How would u feel if u had a female friend and he was havering feeling towards her?
I think it's a natural thing for a bf or a gf to have feelings for someone else. However, it's not cool to act on those feelings. Those feelings will pass.
When u do talk to ur bf be sure to reassure him that u only have eyes for him and all that lovie dovie stuff!
Now that I've said that, I know ppl here r going to be like "what?! R u crazy"? I probably am but that's how I feel. Life is too short; live it!!
Just tell ur boyfriend how u feel. Be up front with him about it; he'll love u for that( I hope so...) what's the worse that could happen? He'll dump u then u can go to his friend. Or...ull find urself single again which I hope doesn't happen :)
Anyways I hope things turn out good for u friend!
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@bembzee (768)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
I will die knowing that he has a feeling for another woman and worst in my best friend. But i know i am not excuse for it. I can't tell him yet. I have to be honest when right time comes. As long as i give a distance, i know i'll overcome it sooner. I'm trying to rekindle my feelings with my boyfriend and i wish it will help...a lot.
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@squallming (1775)
• Malaysia
11 Nov 12
This is not a really pleasant thing to have occurred. Because I am sure that love does not allow such relationship. Well, what you can do is to determine for yourself who do you love most and easy to live with. And stick with that guy. I would suggest the person that you are dating now because either one is still going to be someone you love. The other guy you can hide your feeling deep down inside and wish that he can find his happiness. After all, love is about making the person you love happy too.
@BigMoney25 (1286)
• Philippines
3 Oct 12
Be loyal to your boyfriend instead, you can be in a deep trouble if you continue falling for his best friend. Well this happened to me before, actually I have 3 crushes and I tried being friends with them all to have an idea about their personality and also for me to know how it's going to be when one of them is already my girlfriend, from here I was able to choose correctly even though I still have feelings for the other two I tried to forget them as much as I can and now I am free and happy with my girlfriend.
@bembzee (768)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
That is true. I will bring myself into big trouble if i don't know how to put an end to this foolishness. I'm trying hard as much as i can to gain back all the attention exclusively for my bf alone. I had to choose wisely for the common good of all. Yes, happiness can be achieve if i free myself to reality.Ty.
@crimsonose80 (283)
• Canada
3 Oct 12
It's unfortunate that you're second guessing your relationship with your current boyfriend right now..There was a reason why this other guy didn't make a move on you and there was a reason for it..Most Men think about the potential relationshiphip before they make a move..I think....If this other guy was worth the emotional investment he would have done so already regardless whether he was shy or not..Every love move is a risk and your current boyfriend made that move..Bonus point for him.. :)
I wouldn't think twice about this other guy..Wait for your "crush" to pass..For now,i would give your current boyfriend a chance and improve the relationship with him..Spend time trying to get to know him and vice versa..Make sure that he treats you right..
Life works in a funny way but you don't have to understand why things happen the way it does...
Be happy that you have someone who cares for you...
Vanessa
@baby000 (29)
• United States
4 Oct 12
Well, that is crazy. You need to ask yourself what it is you like about your boyfriend's friend. I mean you could just be lusting after him and perhaps not in love with him or anything. If you do decide to leave your boyfriend for this guy, you might find that you don't really like him much; maybe just for one or two things.
On the other hand, if you feel in your heart that you really like this guy, then only you can decide what actions you should take. If I can give you an advice, I would say try to really access your feelings for your boyfriend; if you feel you're only with him for the sake of it then, you may need to re-access the relationship you have with him. Maybe your boyfriend's friend has something your boyfriend don't. Either way, you should do what feels right in your heart. Good luck to you.
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@bembzee (768)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
I love my boyfriend and i have no doubt about it. It's just that i can't stop liking his best friend. I don't clearly understand why, but he has something that makes my heart leap. I don't know if it is really possible falling for two? But at the moment i am trying to give more time for my bf. I want to be loyal as much as i can. and bring back the good time just like before.
@leeandrew (1225)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
The feeling is indeed awful and though you don't do anything physical but knowing the feeling is there it really feels like cheating. I don't really know what to say co's its hard to do.
But you should do something about it co's sooner or later your friend would know and your boyfriend best will know your feelings as well. Maybe you can hide it now but it show up soon.
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
i think if you really love your boyfriend now, then all feelings even crush for the bestfriend would have to be irrelevant according to your "love" it should be there as admiration but you should not do anything to further advance your feelings for him. you should just try to avoid it and hold true to your feelings for your bf. you would not want to hurt any of them. it was a decision that you had your boyfriend now and i suggest you should also decide well to continue with it and make it grow with you two, with no hopes of getting together with you bf's bestfriend.
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@rsa101 (38126)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
Well in this case I would like to ask yourself if you are really honest with yourself in trying to be with your BF. I think it is not fair that you keep him but your heart is telling otherwise.
Why would you keep a relationship that is not what your heart wants? It is obvious that you heart is wandering while you are with your BF right now.
@bembzee (768)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
You are true when you said that my heart is wandering around. That's what i am coping right now. Making myself understand the negative effect of having my attention divided by others. I am being unfaithful by having a secret crush on my boyfriend's best friend. But i am not losing my mind of destroying our relation just like that. I am giving my best to let our love stand through the test of time.
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@artemeis (4194)
• China
4 Oct 12
Stop cheating yourself and say that your current boyfriend and you are fine when you are actually and factually not.
The problem with you is that you never speak what's on your mind and in your heart. If you are hungry why do you want to say that you are thirsty? If you want to eat local food why do you have to obligate and say that you are alright with KFC fast food?
If you do not see any prospect or intentions of continuing with this relationship, then don't even hesitate and eventually hurt everyone including yourself. Your hesitation should not be one where if your boyfriend's best friend does not end up with you and continue with this relationship which you are unwilling and reluctant in the first place. Because a relationship will not be one when both parties does not have the same sight on the same direction.
@artemeis (4194)
• China
5 Oct 12
Here's the issue, you are HURTING your boyfriend when you are cheating the both of you when your heart is not with him and the current relationship.
Relationship is not an accident or coincidence, it is about decisions and when you are not happy then it is most probably a wrong decision or a decision made with all the wrong reasons.
@bembzee (768)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
My bad artemeis, I don't want to hurt my boyfriend in the manner of making his best friend my boyfriend. I am true when i say i'm falling for his best friend and i'm puzzled because this feeling is new to me, too. But i will not give up my boyfriend for him.
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
4 Oct 12
Much better if you weigh down issues using both your heart and brain. But don't be misguided, heart sometimes is a traitor. It leads you to your comfort zone, hypnotizing your brain to do so and yet in the end, it's your brain that's right.
Silly it is. So you should be very careful.
Love is exaggerated sometimes and you're their before you know it.
Don't try to hurt somebody because of your happiness.
Good luck to you.
@crimsonose80 (283)
• Canada
4 Oct 12
Yes..Just focus on your boyfriend for now..It would be less stressful for you..:)
@barood4money (376)
• India
5 Oct 12
Some will say that you should not cheat your boyfriend. And some will say that tell everything to your boyfriend's best friend. But the real answer is very simple. Ask the question to yourself. Should you tell everything to your boyfriend.? What you would do you if you were in place of your boyfriend.? How would you feel if somebody cheats you.?
@bembzee (768)
• Philippines
5 Oct 12
I wanted to keep it a secret, i don't want losing my dignity as a woman just for being honest. If he happened to find someone else and fall in love then he should tell me. If he is still in love with me and having in love with another then it's better to keep it from me. Cheating is another story it's unacceptable to have us both as his girlfriend.