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Its only natural that the bond between bestfriendsgrows stronger the more time they spend together.

With that sometimes come deeper feelings that can blur the line between friendship and affection.

Overwhelmed with feelings for his best friend,this guysaw no other option but to propose.

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Maybe they suddenly feel nervous or excited in a new way to spend time with their friend.

This is a good sign romantic feelings are being developed.

Therefore, she advises taking some time before expressing them and assessing if their romantic feelings are truly authentic.

A man proposing to his best friend with a ring in a park setting.

However, this only applies if theyre single, she adds.

Sadly, theres also the chance that the other person isnt feeling the same way.

Communicate your desire for a romantic relationship while also sharing that you respect if their feelings arent mutual.

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They may need time to process your feelings let them have this.

However, she believes that the thought of rejection shouldnt stop a person from confessing their love.

It is worth the risk to experience this potential!

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