What should I do when I fall in love with my close friend?

Changing your friendship from just a close friend into romantic relationship is not easy. Especially when both of you have enjoyed and comfort with your existing friendship. However, denying your own feeling is not healthy either, you cannot fool yourself. When it appears to be this way, which is to turn your friendship into some romantic relation, the following have been considered as the most secure way to express it:

1. Tell her or him honestly
This is the simplest way, you can immediately find the answer whether he or she has the same feeling. But the risk is higher. Would be a relief if it turns out that both of you have the same feeling. If not, it's natural if you're disappointed and even ashamed and become uncomfortable with the continuation of your friendship. Timing is very crucial when you decide to do it this way. Look for the right time; don’t rush but don’t be too long. Use your own intuition!

2. Get together more often
Usually, you go together but with lots of friends. This time, find some time together. By this way, it becomes more secure to begin the approach. This will allow you to create some small sparks just to let you know whether he or she has the same feeling. Suppose a small kiss on the forehead or cheek and let’s see what response he or she will show. If you receive some negative signs like he or she makes some distance and move away, you can be sure that your close friend has no intention to expend your friendship into something romantic.

3. Disappeared for a while
Disappeared from the crowd for a while, who knows that she or he will be missing you, once you return and see the signals you can try to be more aggressive. However, this is some game you play and not everyone could get into this kind of game, please notice that. She or he may feel weird to your sudden return and intentional approach. Your goal to get his or her attention could turn out to be the opposite way when your close friend doesn’t like this approach. Before deciding to disappear, you should first identify your close friend’s character.