Ok, I have a bit of a problem. There's this guy I think I love, but I don't know if it's love, or just really strong like. I've never felt this way for anyone else. Anyway, he's 18, so even if he liked me for sure, my dad would never let me date him. But, he's always talking about this girl he loves, but he said he thinks I'm beautiful. Am I over-reacting to compliments? It hurt a lot, but I only want him to be happy, so I told him to go for his old flame. He's pretty sure it's over between them, though. He said she'll have to go her way when the time comes. Did I do wrong? Should I tell him how I feel about him? But what if he doesn't like me that way, and things get all awkward? I love him, but I don't want to lose him as a friend.
Ok, I told him I like him, and he said "I'm glad you like me. I like you, too." Why Do I love who I can't have?