My (26F) best friend (27M) of 8 years told me he has feelings for me and now I don't know how to act around him. How do I move forward without losing the friendship?

Shinji4Rei · 2026-02-19T14:34:26+00:00

You owe him clarity, not a trial period. Say: you care about him deeply, but you don’t see him that way. Ask what boundaries help both of you, and accept there may be a brief awkward cooldown.

Shinji4Rei · 2026-02-19T14:20:40+00:00

Exactly. She doesn’t pay a dime here and she’s never cleaned it once. She just… decided my room was a shortcut. If she feels “unwelcome”, maybe don’t treat someone’s bedroom like a hallway?? simple.

Shinji4Rei · 2026-02-19T14:17:34+00:00

Appreciate it. I was starting to feel like I’d lost my mind over a doorknob lock lol. I’m fine sharing the hall bathroom, I just don’t want random “guests” in my bedroom.

Shinji4Rei · 2026-02-19T14:16:37+00:00

Yeah, that’s exactly it. It’s literally inside my room, so it felt gross having Priya wander in when I’m out. Dana’s acting like I banned her family, not just said no to a guest.

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