A place on the tree
Loving a close friend who is already in a relationship
Having romantic feelings for a close friend who is committed to someone else can make even an honest confession feel like a threat to the friendship and their relationship. The feelings remain caught between hope, restraint, and the fear of losing a meaningful connection.
3 people have 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
- Loving someone who is already in a relationship1
- Loving a close friend without knowing if they feel the same6
- Having unspoken romantic feelings for a close friend2
- Struggling with a close friend's engagement changing the friendship1
- Being in love with two people at the same time2
- Liking someone your friend also wants to date1
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.