A person can express romantic interest without threatening a friendship. The person states the friendship is the most important thing. Romantic feelings are an addition, not a danger to the friendship.
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A person can express romantic interest without threatening a friendship.
The person states the friendship is the most important thing. Romantic feelings are an addition, not a danger to the friendship.
A person should clearly state that the friendship is the most important thing. This addresses the friend's biggest fear. The person should frame romantic feelings as an extra part of a strong friendship. This shows the feelings do not threaten the friendship.
A student wants to tell a friend about romantic feelings. The student says, 'Our friendship is very important to me. That is why this is hard to say. I think I am starting to have romantic feelings for you. No matter what, having you in my life is what matters most.' This shows the student values the friendship above all.
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A person can express romantic interest without threatening a friendship. The person states the friendship is the most important thing. Romantic feelings are an addition, not a danger to the friendship.