Unsure About Telling My Best Friend My Feelings, What Should I Do?

Dear TeenHealth FX,

hi, i have this guy friend who genuinely cares about me, it seems to me that i am the only girl he's this caring about. i have fallen for him this past year, like head over heels for him. we've been friends for the last almost 11 years. i don't think i should tell him this but i really want to show some of my feelings. people ship us together as well, but i think i'm not ready for a relationship cause it might break our friendship. what should i do?

TeenHealth FX knows how conflicting your feelings must be. TeenHealth FX suggests having a conversation with your friend to see how they feel and think about everything.  We know having that conversation sounds scary, but it can answer a lot of your questions and clear up any confusion.

Something that stood out in your question is that you feel you may not be ready for a relationship. If you feel like you are not ready for a relationship because of fear on how it will affect the friendship, then that is a normal feeling and should not stop you from exploring something! If you feel like you are truly not ready for a relationship and rather focus on yourself, then do not let anyone pressure you into something you are not ready for!

Again, communication and vulnerability are key in situations like yours!