Im new here and thought I would reply to this. I hope Im doing it right. I just finished reading the whole post and found myself crying at the end. I am so sorry this has happened the way it has. Sometimes when friends cross those boundaries whether intentional or not the ending is now what we desire. The thing to do now is wait and see how your friend reacts to your not being around. They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. I happen to believe it. Maybe things will eventually turn around and you two can be together. I agree with you for distancing yourself from him for the time being. When you started developing feelings for this man, you crossed that line. I understand that it was not intentional but it happened and this is where it has led. I have seen several relationships start in exactlly this same type of situation. My advice would be to go about your life as normally as you know how. Keep your head up. And if he decides that a relationship with you is what he wants, then take it from there. You sound like a wonderful guy (someone I would love to meet!!) and it would be wonderful if I read this string later to find out that y'all were together and happy. Best of luck to ya. Much love!
