I think your friends may be right. T might be interested in you. But that shouldn’t make you feel bad! Yes, he may get his feelings hurt if he does like you and you don’t return his interest. But, unfortunately, that’s just part of being a living, breathing human.
Since you know that you aren’t interested in T romantically, the worst thing you can do is give him hope that you are. This concept is super hard for us girls to accept, because we’re so concerned with not “hurting” anyone, so I’m going to try to say this as honestly as I can. If T does have feelings for you, your friendship will never be the same. It just can’t. The nicest thing you can do for his heart (ironically) is to act less friendly toward him. Make it obvious that you are NOT interested in a relationship with him. Then he can move on. On the flip side, if you continue to respond to his texting, or flirt back in even the smallest way, he’ll naturally let his heart like you more and more, which will hurt him more in the long run.
I know this is super hard advice to take to heart. But trust me; it’s best for both his heart and yours!
Love,
Since you know that you aren’t interested in T romantically, the worst thing you can do is give him hope that you are. This concept is super hard for us girls to accept, because we’re so concerned with not “hurting” anyone, so I’m going to try to say this as honestly as I can. If T does have feelings for you, your friendship will never be the same. It just can’t. The nicest thing you can do for his heart (ironically) is to act less friendly toward him. Make it obvious that you are NOT interested in a relationship with him. Then he can move on. On the flip side, if you continue to respond to his texting, or flirt back in even the smallest way, he’ll naturally let his heart like you more and more, which will hurt him more in the long run.
I know this is super hard advice to take to heart. But trust me; it’s best for both his heart and yours!
Love,