JoeShmoe17 Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 I posted something about this in the dating forum but just realized the friendship forum is probably more appropriate. Anyway, what would you do if find out (or it seems highly likely) that a friend is interested in you, and you aren't interested back? Is important to say anything or drop hints that would be clearly platonic, or is it okay to not say or do anything if they aren't that aggressive about it? I want to remain friends with this person and enjoy hanging out with them, but I don't want to be a jerk or hurt this person's feelings in the long run. If I choose the dropping hints route, what are good platonic hints to drop without having to have a talk about it directly?
carhill Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 "Listen, I value your friendship greatly. I don't think of you in a romantic sense. How do you feel about that". Then, shut up and listen. You've been rejected enough to know how it feels. Direct communication hurts in the now but, IME, it's far better down the road.
oysterman Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Yup...get it out and resolved before the potential hurt gets worse. The person will feel heartbroken but life will go on.
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