What does it mean when she says she doesn't want to ruin our friendship?

[Hakeemhk]

I just asked out my best friend of 7 years. She knew I had feelings for her for awhile now and she just admitted she has feelings for me, we kissed so I asked her to be my girlfriend but she needed time to think. After about 3 weeks she told me she wanted to date but didn't want to ruin our friendship since last relationships have ended badly. Should I just stay her friend and give up or is there some hope?

[terezia]

if the last relationship ended bad, and she really cares about bond she has with you, it is natural she wouldn't want to risk it. for now I'd say you move one and respect her choice. no one said life won't surprise you :)

[The_Dean]

I would look for someone else. Stay her friend. She let you down gently.

[Anonymous]

She doesn't want to be more than friends.