Dear HC BC,
I’ve had a crush on this friend of mine since the first week of school. He was one of the first friends I made here at BC, and I always thought he was really cute and nice. I thought there was a chance that something would happen between us, but last week, when a friend made a comment that we would make a cute couple, he laughed and said that would never happen because I’m like his little sister. How can I get him to see me differently?
-Friend Zoned
Dear Friend Zoned,
That is definitely a tough situation to be in. Unfortunately, there is no way to make him like you, but there are a few other options. For one, you could just be completely open and tell him that you’re interested in him. It might be awkward if he tells you he doesn’t feel the same way, but there is also a chance that he will want to give it a shot. You could also try to just act flirtier without necessarily saying something. It is not as bold, but it can still get your point across. Finally, you could always put the situation on the backburner for a little and see what else is out there. You said that he was one of your first friends at BC and that you had a crush on him since the beginning of school, so there is a chance you’ve closed yourself off from other guys out there. Without knowing it, you might just like this friend because he is something comfortable and safe, especially when you were in an unfamiliar situation. There is nothing wrong with checking out some other options. And who knows, maybe when he sees you hanging out with other guys, he’ll realize he actually likes you!
Good luck!
HC BC
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