he has been my best friend for more than 6 years and somebody just told me that he...?
85906
Just tell him that your really good friends with him and you dont want to harm the friendship. Or even better you could tell him that you dont love him you only see him as a friend and nothing more.
388718
Sounds like he's unsure. I wouldn't bring it up again.  Just continue to be his friend without pressuring him, and he may eventually decide that he feels the same way. If not, you still have a great friend, and those are hard to come by.\n\nEither way, don't wait on his decision -- he may never decide, and you'll waste your time pining after something you can't have.
211524
I had the same problem. my friend of 6 years kept getting really jealous over my friend of just 2 months. Every time she came close my friend would jump in and pull me away. Not only that she was very close knit. I mean when ever she introduced me to someone she would say "MY BEST FRIEND". It got a little annoying when she wanted me to do the same. It got really bad when she started to make fun of my other friend. That's when I told her, hey listen, you have been my best friend so all these years. And if you think that she is going to steal me away from you, then you must not trust me enough, do you really think i am going to drop you after so many years together? I told her that if i wanted to stop being her friend I would have stopped, but I'm still here. I think you should just tell it to her straight, and if she doesn't believe you, that's her fault.
30931
so you think you're in love with your best friend, huh?  well, a lot depends on how old you are, how long you've know him, etc.  is he in a realationship right now?  could it be that you are jealous that someone is taking his time away from you?  there are a lot of things to consider here.  the best is to be honest.  if he is really your best friend, then hopefully he will listen to what you have to say and take you seriously.  who knows, maybe he loves you back.  telling someone you love them is something that cannot be taken lightly.  and if you end up dating him, you can never go back to being 'just friends.'
322188
keep in contact with them. I've been friends with my best friend for 12 years. (we're 21 now).. the secret is finding time to spend with each other.
94394
Absolutely don't worry about it. If people do say that to you then just laugh it off. It's good that you have a best friend you feel close to, a lot of people won't understand/be lucky enough to have that.
368579
nope and I'd further let him know that you value your time and are willing to include him in your plans but only if he shows up.  I'd make it clear and rock solid that if he does it again, the friendship is terminated out of a lack of respect for you on his part.  You don't have to be a doormat for this so-called friend.  The reason you may be the only friend he's got is because he chased off the other people who wanted to be his friend.  So.....you may be a friend to HIM but I don't see any parts of his being a friend to YOU.  Get ready to ditch this sadsack and meet nicer people.
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From my opinion is is best to be honest. Just tell him how you are feeling, and also explain that you are scared of what he might say. He will only respect you for what you have told him. I'm pretty sure your friend wont exclude you. Remember just be honest and open about it. who knows. he might feel the same way =P
74037
Even though that answer by Jason was funny as hell, I don't agree with it.\n\nI think it's best that you come clean and tell your long-time friend how you feel about him.  If he ever ends up with someone else and makes a great husband or whatever, you will always punish yourself for him being the one who got away because you were too chicken to tell him how you felt about him.  You can mention to him how you don't want to ruin the friendship, but feel the need to let him know how you feel, and even if he doesn't feel the same way, you can maintain the friendship.  Look at it like the lottery slogan; "You can't win if you don't play!"  Also, it can go one of two ways, it can be the best relationship you ever had, or it can end, and you can remain friends, or it can end and lose the friendship, possibly.  I think you should go with you gut instinct and your heart.  Your friendship most likely won't end since you guys go back to the diaper years.  I really think you should take the chance.  Keep me posted, or if you have any more thoughts....gemfow@yahoo.com
743927
Well you could tell your best friend that it was not nice of her or him to say that to you. cuz you are not stupid. and onone is stupid. And just say to yourself that   you know that you are not stupid. So sorry that your best friend said that.
270688
Hmmm... Really sounds strange huh? Well, I'm a Man but I think I can answer your question... Maybe you're right about what you suspect for the reason she doesn't want to be friends anymore, but you really have to talk to her because there can be many reasons for this situation, maybe you can ask her if someone was backstabbing you and telling things about you against your friend... Right? Losing a friend like yours is very depressing because both of you have been to lot of ups and downs... For now, try to take time for her to think it over, same to you as well, think of the things that possibly you've done that hurted her feelings too... Because if she was your friend for 12 years already, jealousy is not a big factor and she should be proud of you as her bestfriend... Maybe jealousy to other friends of yours is a reason... Try to talk to her ok? But at the right time... Goodluck to your friendship and I'm sure you will get her back...
664258
I think he is. Did you try to explain to him how much it hurts you when he withdraws from you? He needs to tell you when you do something to upset him so you can work it out and get it out in the open. He is holding things in which only makes it worse. Make sure he understands that he has to be open and honest with you in order for your friendship to last. That is part of what being a good friend is. I wish you luck and hope you two work things out. Good friends are hard to come by so that makes it worth trying to work things out.
248732
I'm assuming you are good friends since you've known each other for so long but I wouldn't want you to scare him off either.  I would just kinda drop hints and see how he takes it and when the time is right to tell him then you will know.
165335
If you have to work to make them happy then you shouldn't be calling them your best friend. I've had the same best friend for 13 years (Since we were about 8 or 9) and all I've done was be there for her when she needed me. If they want something more from the friendship then maybe they're asking too much. Just do what you can and what you can't do, if they're your best friend they'll understand.
818320
I have 2 best friends, 1 I have known for 11 years, and the other is my hubby.
152533
6 years ago - what you're friend said to you was very insensitive.  It sounds as if she finally realized what she's done wrong, but if she acted as if nothing's happened and can't seem to recall the hurtful things she's said to you years before, mayB U need to remind her that what she said to you (when you were in a state a mourning) was very hurtful and let her know that her remark had placed a damper on your friendship.  Honestly, we're all human and we all do make mistakes with the things we say or do.  I'd say give your friend another chance, but be clear on the reasons why you haven't kept in touch with her all those years and be honest with how you really felt.\n\nAt least this is my opinion.  I've also learned from past mistakes and I've lost some valuable friendships, because I've never expressed to them how I really felt about certain issues.
961097
His true intentions have been revealed.  Why do you want to be friends with such an immature person?  \n\nCut contact with him.