Separated from my DW(ex) about 15weeks ago. Kinda mutual but it was very hard on me initially. I've been seeing a counselor and she's had me assess what's most important for me and my future happiness. Result was that I no longer wish to continue with the marriage, which means ex and I are in agreement. I moved out locally to a 3bed house and see the kids on a 50-50 basis. Thankfully it's all friendly and with a lot of respect for one another, so nothing really to be concerned about. My question is about a friend of mine who I'm very close to. Part of the introspection has led me to face that I have had deep feelings for her for a long time, but I'm not sure if it's mutual. I'm scared of making a move and possibly loosing her as a friend. We do flirt but until the split I was unavailable (she is single). It's really making me nuts as I get butterflies whenever I'm with her, look forward to seeing her and adore spending time with her. I'm keenly aware from my counselling that I need to be more assertive in what I want, life is too short to be sitting on the fence.....so do I take the leap and risk rejection...or do nothing?