Originally Posted by
TheEvilJester
Yeah, I have to say the more you've shared about your story, the more I am with what some of the more recent responses have had to say. Now, don't misunderstand me when I say this, but if you are going to share your story, you would be best to share all the most important details as well. Even if you just give them as a quick summary. Just because you've maybe already discussed your story in other threads, don't assume that means people have read that or will remember. You may get people seeing this new thread who didn't see the old threads. You may get people who did but didn't respond. Heck, we get so many people coming and going here, it can even be hard to remember who is who.
I can't speak for anybody else, but I don't have time, every time I see a new thread, to go back through the person's history to see if any of their previous posts are related. So, unless I happen to remember, I can only respond based on what was shared in that thread. Again, just sharing that as advice for all. Believe me, I understand why maybe you didn't want to get into all of it when you've already discussed it before, but you can see how then you maybe don't end up getting the most relevant advice.
Anyway, as some of the more recent responses have said, if somebody has told you they only see you as a friend, then you are best to take that at face value. So, kissing her should have just been out of the question. I don't know about you, but I don't go around kissing my friends, male or female.
Furthermore, you say you are okay just being her friend and nothing more. If that were true, that is GREAT, and more power to you.... but then in the same paragraph, you are still talking about wanting to kiss her. So, again, I think maybe you aren't as okay with it as you may think. And, again, please don't misunderstand. I'm not blaming you or trying to make you feel bad. I think we've all been there at some time. I know I have. So, I'm just offering advice as somebody who knows how this feels.
And, sure, you are perfectly right not to want to hurt her feelings. That is awesome of you. But... that doesn't have to mean that you let yours be constantly hurt. Which, even though that 100% isn't her intention, that is what this situation does. It hurts you because you really want to be more than friends, but that can't happen.
Unfortunately, it sounds like now maybe our advice is too late. From your latest update, it sounds like you kissed her and it didn't go well. I am very sorry to hear that. Despite the fact that it wouldn't have been my advice given all the facts you've shared.... I still wish it had worked out well for you. I know it is hard to see this now, but at least the good thing is now you know for sure. So, at least that is good. You can move on knowing you tried, so at least you don't have to wonder "what if?" Good luck to you in the future. Believe me, the hurt you must be feeling now will fade in time. In time, you will find somebody else who interests you just as much or even more. Eventually, you will find somebody who actually reciprocates that interest. Good luck to you, friend.