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What to do when you have romantic feelings for a straight friend

I am attracted to my straight best friend and have been for years, but I know nothing will ever happen and I cannot seem to move past these feelings.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Unrequited love within friendship creates a double bind where closeness both nourishes and tortures the heart.

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.