How I Tried (and Failed?) to Fix Things With My Crush-Friend

Ever tried to fix a friendship with someone you secretly like? Yeah, me too. It started with awkward texts—"Hey, how are you?"—and ended with me overthinking every emoji. I wanted to be cool with just being friends, but every time she mentioned her new boyfriend, my stomach did backflips. I tried to talk it out, apologized for being distant, and even set boundaries (no more late-night heart-to-hearts). We hung out at our favorite coffee shop, just like old times, but it felt different. Maybe it takes time, or maybe I just need to accept that some friendships change. Either way, I’m still rooting for us—even if it’s just as friends. 🥲☕️ #FriendshipProblems #CrushConfessions #MovingOn