Discomfort in friendship

[Mimi198]

Hi !
Met this woman about 8 years ago and we have been friends ever since. I really like her and have great conversation with her, good fun etc...She sacrified a lot in her life for her autistic son. Yesterday she told me that I am like a sister to her. It was a nice thing to say really but I don't feel the same about her...I have a big family and I have other friends that are in my life since forever and for whom I have stronger feelings. I feel a discomfort about this...what can I do about that? 🤔

Cant you take her words as a sign that she values your friendship & not be so clinical. You get on well so what’s the problem

You are luckier than she in the range of your friendships then - don't punish her for your luck by being weird about her valuing her relationship with you

You feel warmth and happiness that you are blessed with so many friends and you continue to enjoy her company. Really simple!

It sounds like you’re lucky to have a life filled with a big family and friend support group and she may not be as lucky. You accept it for the nice comment it was and feel lucky to have her as a friend too. Don’t feel weird about it.

It’s an expression nothing more. Don’t read too much into it and just carry on with your friendship as normal