Confession

Have you ever had that experience where you're really comfortable with the person as a friend and you know deep down you will never be anything more than friends. But yet, as you two continue to mind your own business and get to know each other better and grow together as friends, you cannot help but see that the friendship lines are becoming blur.

You can talk to this person for the longest time and yet it only seems like a few minutes. They are comfortable enough to put their arm around you, to rub your back as a sign of affection. You're able to laugh with them and yet share your inner thoughts and dreams with them. When they look at you, you see the affection in their eyes. They hold your hand to walk through a crowded place. They help you to settle your hair while you're trying to do it yourself. The both of you can be talking to one person at the same time but yet look at each other instead of that person you're talking to.

How do you deal with the situation? How do you make sure that the friendship stays comfortable but yet doesn't cross over the lines of a romantic relationship? You don't want to be each other substitute partner. How do you avoid it but not make it so obvious you're trying to? How do continue to play the game without allowing yourself to fall in love?