Wow, I don't know what to say either.

On one hand, I know of a friend who has a male friend that she completely adores AS A FRIEND, and he on the other hand sees more in their relationship than truly is there. She is aware of his feelings and it makes her very sad that she does not feel the same in return. She isn't quite sure how to tell him that she thinks of him in a purely platonic way. Every time he gets all googly (my new word ) and mentions his love for her, she tries to politely redirect the conversation... how much longer can she go on hedging his affections? Yet she cherishes his friendship and in no way wants to ever loose his companionship.

Then on the other hand, I know of a couple that lived together in a platonic friendship for years... then one day they both realized they loved the other. They were the SWEETEST couple and I am so glad they woke up to realize just how great they were together. They might still be living together in quiet longing for the other if one of them hadn't been brave enough to announce their true feelings (I won't tell ya who admitted their feelings first )