A place on the tree
Being in love with a close friend who sees you as family
Romantic feelings can grow within a deeply caring friendship when the other person treats the relationship as family-like. Wanting to be honest while fearing that a confession could change or end the friendship can leave the feelings unresolved.
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
Nearby on the tree
- Realizing you may be in love with someone1
- Realizing that family members enjoy spending time with you1
- Loving someone who says they love you but keeps you at a distance1
- Having a friend who accepts and helps care for a sentimental object1
- Being emotionally close to someone who avoids meeting in person2
- Being emotionally affected by a friend's changing moods1
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.