Phyllis Jay6 days agoI’m a 23-year-old guy, and I recently found out that a 19-year-old girl I’ve known for about two years has a crush on me. We’ve developed a strong emotional bond over this time, and I’ve always felt comfortable talking to her, but I never thought of her romantically before. After she admitted her feelings, though, I started to wonder if I might want a romantic relationship with her, too. She’s kind, we understand each other well, and I feel at ease around her. But I’m hesitant for a few reasons. First, I had a negative experience with a long-distance relationship in the past, which makes me afraid of going down that road again. Second, there are some family dynamics involved that could complicate things, though they’re not major red flags. I don’t want to risk hurting her or ruining the close friendship we have now, but at the same time, I can’t stop thinking about the possibility of something more. I’m torn about whether I should trust my gut and take a chance, or step back and avoid the risk.2540