So I've been talking to and seeing my best friend (who is a straight guy) a lot more than usual this month. We come from the same group of friends, and usually do things as a group. But since a couple months back, we have started doing things just by ourselves (for example, going to movies, playing pool, bowling, going to hockey games, dinner etc).
I enjoy spending time with him a lot. So much so that I sometimes blow off my other plans just to spend more time with him. I know nothing can happen between us, but part of me tends to ignore this fact. He doesn't know that I like both sexes, nor do I show that I do to him or anyone for that matter. I suppose the reason I like spending so much time with him is because I can be myself around him. I can say whatever I want without the fear of sounding stupid. We get along great, we understand each other, and have jokes that no one else would laugh at or understand. On top of all this, we are still able to have serious discussions and such. For example, the other night we were having this debate over everything being a competition between us, and how our discussions usually end up into arguments etc. We actually talked about this for the entire night.
I know these are all characterstics of a good friendship, but being the way I am, I always think of it being something more. I really want to stop myself from falling for him for two main reasons. One being that a relationship can never work since he is straight, and the second being that I don't want to change the friendship we currently have going.
Has anyone else had a similiar problem, or do any of you guys have any helpful suggestions or advice on how to handle this predicament?
I enjoy spending time with him a lot. So much so that I sometimes blow off my other plans just to spend more time with him. I know nothing can happen between us, but part of me tends to ignore this fact. He doesn't know that I like both sexes, nor do I show that I do to him or anyone for that matter. I suppose the reason I like spending so much time with him is because I can be myself around him. I can say whatever I want without the fear of sounding stupid. We get along great, we understand each other, and have jokes that no one else would laugh at or understand. On top of all this, we are still able to have serious discussions and such. For example, the other night we were having this debate over everything being a competition between us, and how our discussions usually end up into arguments etc. We actually talked about this for the entire night.
I know these are all characterstics of a good friendship, but being the way I am, I always think of it being something more. I really want to stop myself from falling for him for two main reasons. One being that a relationship can never work since he is straight, and the second being that I don't want to change the friendship we currently have going.
Has anyone else had a similiar problem, or do any of you guys have any helpful suggestions or advice on how to handle this predicament?