I get on well with female football pal and want to take the next step
DEAR DEIDRE: I’VE got a crush on a woman I got to know through our shared love of football.
I don’t know whether to tell her and see if our friendship could then grow into something more.
I am 27 and she is 25. We get on really well and have similar interests and meet at our club’s home games.
We talk regularly on Facebook and I make her laugh.
She loves my comments on her photos.
We have discussed the possibility of meeting some time for a drink but it never goes any further.
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I have dropped a few hints telling her I see her as more than just a friend, but either she hasn’t picked up on them or perhaps she doesn’t want to upset me if she doesn’t feel the same way.
I think I have to let her know how I feel even if I don’t get the answer I want.
At least I will have clarity on the situation.
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DEIDRE SAYS: It is only natural to worry you might ruin your friendship and make things awkward if you tell her how you feel – but someone has to make the first move.
If you don’t say something, you may always be wondering “what if”.
Why not talk generally about dating and find out what she says about her love life?
If she isn’t interested, make it clear you don’t want to lose her as a friend.
At least then you will know where you stand. Good luck.