We met 1 year back in grad school. We used to chat almost everyday. The way she was looking at me, I felt like there was something more. Multiple instances - glances (even when she thinks I can't see her), blushing, long eye contact, playing with her hair, deep conversations (nothing sexual coz maybe I was just scared to lose a good friend). I was dropping hints and clues, but she never said anything. I finally picked up the courage to confess before the summer break because I wouldn't be seeing her for a long time. I wanted to meet her but she made me do confess via text. She said she saw me as a friend and was sorry if she unintentionally led me on. I didn't want to be friend zoned, so I decided to end things with her in a nice way and told her I need to stay away. She didn't respond to that message, but we would see each other in school and it was awkward. I didn't text her in 4 months, but she did once with some random stuff as a follow up to something I had asked in a mutual chat group. I didn't respond. As fate would have it we were made to sit together in the class. That day we had a casual chat of how things have been without addressing the main topic. Next class our seats were shuffled and it kinda felt like she was ignoring me. I had to leave early so I left. The third class, she came in really late. We were coincidentally twinning in same colour dress. I decided it's now or never. After the class I asked her if we can speak - she agreed. I told her I might leave by month end and just wanted to know if I hurt her with my confession. She said it was fine - "I'm married, What can we do now" and then switched the topic. In our bus back home I asked her if she told her husband, she said yes. I told her I was giving all the hints - she had doubts but thought it couldn't be true since I knew she was married. While leaving she said see you on class next week. I don't how to take this forward. I still love her. She is going to Germany for intern and husband to US.
Woah man, that's a really complicated situation. I can understand why you developed feelings for her since you guys were so close, but pursuing a married woman is just asking for heartbreak. Some things I would think about:
- She made it clear she only sees you as a friend. Continuing to pursue her disrespects her marriage and her feelings.
- Her marriage should be the priority here, not your feelings. Anything that happens will just end up hurting people.
- You need to start moving on for your own sake. Cutting contact and focusing on other friends/opportunities is the healthiest thing.
- Attraction/chemistry doesn't always mean compatibility or that someone wants a romantic relationship. Actions speak louder than hints.
- Try not to dwell on "what ifs" - respect her choice and the boundaries of friendship. Anything more isn't an option here.
I know it's not easy, but staying friends if possible or at least cordial is best. Look inside yourself and work on moving those feelings elsewhere over time. Stay true to your character and don't put her in a compromising spot. You'll meet other amazing girls where the timing may be better. Hang in there man!
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You are a guy and you were wearing a dress the same color as her dress? WTF?
She is married. You should have a huge, impenetrable barrier between you and any married woman. It doesn't matter how nice they are, how pretty they are, how friendly they are. . . it doesn't matter. That is simply a boundary that should never be crossed.
The best way to deal with temptation is to avoid it, so you need to block her on all social media and do your best to never have any more contact with her.
you must've thought you had a chance with a married woman. One thing that I will teach you is that married people VERY RARELY leave their spouses for you. I have learned this through years of observation. Truth is... if they truly did not want their spouse, they would already be divorced. They wouldn't still say they are married or say they are separated or make excuses for why they aren't divorced. Don't waste time on married people or people who make excuses on why they aren't divorced.
A lot of married people use single people for attention without any intention of something more serious. they're trying to get the attention that they are not getting from their spouses.
I warned you.
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What do you mean what do you do? She is married and views you as a friend. That is it. Game over. Even if she viewed you as more than a friend you shouldn't do anything because she is married. Would you want someone messing with your relationship? Think about if you two were together... would you want someone doing this to you? I would say be friends with her but I don't think that is a good idea or even possible given your feelings for her. Just stay out of her marriage and life is for the best. Look at it this way... if she did act on something with you she is a cheater. You wanna date someone that cheats?
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You should cut all contact with her.
SHE IS MARRIED!!! SHE DOES NOT NEED A MALE FRIEND WHO WANTS HER.
That is being a bad wife. It is immoral for you two to keep hanging out or staying in contact.
You should cut contact with her.
She should be a wife with good boundaries and cut contact with you too.
MARRIAGE trumps male/female friendships.
There is something a lot of people learn the hard way...
Some woman are just nice 🤷🏼ââď¸ sometimes they might come across as too nice and we see it as flirting... but the truth is... she is not... she is just a friendly person.
I know its hard to do... but let it be or you might lose a good friend forevershe's literally telling your she only sees you as a friend.
stop being an arsehole and pushing your dumbass not understanding onto her.?
There is nothing to do. She doesnât see you that way, sheâs married, and you stated yourself that she apologized for unintentionally leading you on.
You move on. The feelings arenât mutual. Thatâs it.
You stop wasting time and energy on something that is not going to happen. You need to let your feelings for her die and the only way you are going to do that is to cut contact. I honestly don't know what you thought would happen.
I donât think sheâs into you that way. She just wants to be friends. You guys were good friends and I guess you misread her signals.
Itâs so hard. Been there. Sorry 😞
she may have had feelings but couldnât bring herself to cheat
I didnât even read the whole post because there is nothing you can do except walk away and set a boundary. For yourself.
You need to move on. She made it clear she views you as a friend, also she's marries.
Respect her and let her live with her husband Happy.
I don't understand why you are so confused about this. She is married and views you as a friend, and there is nothing wrong with that.
You need to move on. Dating other people can help. I understand your feelings but she's married and you're just her friend. You need to act like this
That isn't love and you are just being a creep looking for signs.
She used married, you really don't have a move here.
Nothing. Sheâs married. Be a friend. If anything changes, youâll be first to know
sheâs married. thatâs all that matters.
she is just bored and needed attention
You cut off all communication with her... forever.
If she won't put out, get out!
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