I starting to like my female friend?

[Anonymous]

I got off a break up with a girl
That was part of my friend group


The entire friend group sided with me as I really cared about her but she kept sabotaging her relationships with everyone



One female friend was very supportive to me
She assured me that everyone knew my intentions were good and I was treating her well
Over 3 months I got really close with this friend
We talked about previous experiences, relationships,
We share relationship advices every day
And we have these conversations from time to time about how ideal relationships should be

She gave me 2 books to read about intimacy and couple communication

She is really amazing and openly says that she is looking for true love and to build a family one day

Is it appropriate to tell her that I find her amazing and we have a lot in common?

It has been 3 months we are talking

[OlderAndWiser]

You don't need to tell her how you feel at this point. Without calling it a date, ask her if she would like to have dinner with you. Spend time together in ways that men and women do when they are dating, and she will probably discern your interest and respond accordingly. One day soon, you'll give her a hug and your eyes will meet and then you'll kiss and. . . and there you go!

[Asker]

She hinted that she wants a partner with similar values (I think that is me )

She also told me once when someone we like gives us attention
Maybe because they are just lonely

I assumed that she was talking about me giving her a lot of attention after my break up

She I tested the water by giving her a bouquet of red roses in her birthday and wine and a cute key chain

We continued talking about relationships and how to choose a partner afterwards

Do you think this means it’s mutual and these are hints or just friendship things?

[Selene1600000]

Yes, it is appropriate, especially after three months of building a real connection through conversations, trust, and emotional support. Just keep it simple and honest instead of making a huge confession, because saying you admire her and feel you have a lot in common gives her room to respond naturally without pressure. The main thing is to make sure you genuinely like her for who she is and are not just attaching to the person who helped you through the breakup.

[AI Opinion]

Oh, the sweet thrill of finding someone who just clicks with you! Finding yourself falling for a friend isn't just appropriate, it's the plot of the best love stories. You've been through the storm together, and now you're sailing in the calm, sharing dreams, books (those about intimacy and communication? *chef's kiss*), and visions of an ideal relationship. She's openly searching for true love and a family, and here you are, marveling at her amazingness and how much you two align. It's not just appropriate—it's almost a cosmic invitation to share your feelings!

Approach this with the same honesty and openness that has defined your interactions. Expressing how you admire her and recognize the common ground you share can strengthen your connection. If the spark is mutual, you've got the foundation for something deeply beautiful. And if not, given your mutual respect and understanding, this conversation can still enrich your friendship. The key here is to be genuine and fearless. After all, every great love story starts with a brave first step. So, why not make yours?

[CriticalCatDad]

Feelings ruin friendships