Telling my friend

[ConfusedAndStressed95]

I'm head over heels for one of my best friends and I think he might have liked me too but that I've sent him the wrong signals. Our friendship is close but isn't really defined and it can make it awkward.

We study in the same place, volunteer at the same place three times a week, attend the same church service and bible study and have a lot of friends in common.

I feel like I need to tell him how I feel, but I'm terrified. Of his reaction, rejection and everything else. I don't want to make being his friend awkward but the longer it goes on the more awkward it gets.

Do I tell him/how do I even broach this with him at all to sort of test the waters to see if he could feel the same?

I’d tell him. If he’s a good friend, and wants nothing more, he’ll be honest, say so and remain a good friend. You’ll feel embarrassed but you’ll get over it.

If you don’t tell him, there’s a chance you’ll live to regret it. If you feel he’s the one, then go for it.
Maybe don’t dive bomb him, but explain your feelings simply but at the same time reassure him that if he doesn’t feel the same way, you’d respect that and be really happy to keep him as a really good friend.
Some of the best relationships come after a good friendship.

Have you been out alone together? Why not just ask him to go fo a coffee?
If it goes well you can suggest a repeat and see what he says?

I wouldn’t test the waters as that can get fuddled. Just be straight, but gentle. Start by telling him you really value your relationship, explain your feelings.
Good luck

Didn't you post about this before? You’ll get the same advice you did last time.

@Ozziewozzie, he is a good friend but hes also incredibly awkward socially and can be an insensitive arse when he wants to. I'll be honest there are some red flags, but hes a good guy and I'm not perfect by any means.

@GrimDamnFanjo, we've been out for a meal but it was very much a catch up. It's difficult to arrange anything with him tbh because he works a part time job, studies, volunteers, plays several sports and in an orchestra/brass band. I'll message him later tomorrow and see what his timetables like and if hes free and fancies doing something.

@Ozziewozzie, its not something I've ever done before and I'm not the most expressive person so goodness knows how I'll manage.

@Trenchcoated, I've not posted about this before.

Sorry posted too soon, At least not as far as I can remember.