I’m a 25-year-old male working in a software company. A few years ago, I was in a two-year relationship with my school friend, and we shared an intimate bond. However, we always felt that our relationship was uncertain. Eventually, we broke up, and she moved abroad.
Moving on wasn’t easy for me. To cope, I focused on work and started spending more time at the office. There, I met a group of colleagues who soon became close friends. They indirectly helped me heal and move forward, for which I’m truly grateful.
Among this group was a couple, both of whom are my friends. Four months ago, the girl confided in me about her struggles in the relationship. She explained how miserable she felt, her panic attacks, and her battle with depression. She also mentioned wanting to break up.
As a friend, I tried to support her through her tough time. We began talking daily, and during those conversations, I noticed how much effort she had put into her relationship – something I missed in my previous one. Over time, I realized how similar our Interests are and how much I admire her strength and kindness.
For the first time in my life, I feel certain about wanting to be with someone. I truly believe we’d make a perfect couple. However, I’m conflicted. She’s still going through a lot, and I don’t want to add to her burden. Plus, her ex is a close friend of mine.
Right now, she treats me as a friend, and I feel like it’s not the right time to express my feelings. Considering all these factors, I’m unsure if I’ll ever be able to share how I feel.
But the more I think about her, the harder it becomes to hold back. I’ve never been this sure about anything before. I just don’t know what to do.