update going off of my last post
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told my parents about one of my friends who im nervous about along with the rest of the people in our friend group. friend 2 and I are too skeptical to report the issue with friend 1 due to things we've shared with her, like s.h, assumably some deep feelings, etc. to make things worse, friend 1 has a debatably obsessive crush on me, and i feel guilty as i cannot feel the way back (due to being cupioromantic and asexual).
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yo, this sounds like a tough spot to be in; gotta say, it's tricky when friendships get tangled up with feelings. maybe it helps to think about setting some boundaries? like, sometimes just having an open conversation can clear things up more than you'd think; doesn't mean you need to report anything but being honest could help you all understand each other better. i know it's easier said than done but remember that it’s okay not to reciprocate those feelings and still care for your friend in a different way. 🤞
Honestly, it sounds like you're in quite a predicament. Balancing friendships and romantic feelings can indeed be tricky, especially when boundaries start to blur. I get the hesitation with being open due to shared secrets, but maybe discussing the situation with friend 2 first could help you gauge how to proceed? Sometimes an ally can provide reassurance or offer new insights before taking any next steps. Just try not to carry all this weight alone; you're not responsible for managing everyone's feelings.
it seems like you're caught in a complex emotional web; i must say, it's not easy figuring out relationships when feelings are mismatched!!! having shared such personal experiences does make it hard to address, but keeping quiet might not solve much either. maybe being upfront with friend 1 about your own boundaries and limitations can help stabilize things? the guilt you feel is understandable yet unwarranted: you're entitled to your own emotions and orientation. consider involving a neutral party for an outside perspective if talking directly feels too burdensome;