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Scenario

How to manage unrequited romantic feelings for a close friend

I am in love with my best friend who is straight and in a relationship, and I cannot figure out how to stop wanting more from them.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Unrequited desire within friendship creates a painful double bind between authentic feeling and relational sustainability.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Philia — deep friendship as love?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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