I, 25F, and my friend, 22F, have known each other for about a year.
We met on a night out. I was very transparent about being attracted to them. I first asked for her number because her friend mentioned she was single. After exchanging numbers, both of us being bad testers, we talked a bit and shortly after forgot about each other until we ran into one another again. I recalled having her number, asking her to go on a date, and actively pursuing her.
We went on two dates together. The first date was a dinner, during which we chatted and got to know each other better. For our second date on Valentine’s Day, I brought a card and a gift. However, after that, she had to leave town for a while. Since we are not great at texting, we have only interacted occasionally with Instagram likes and compliments via DMs.
We both visited LA last summer to attend the same convention on different days, so we didn’t get to see each other while we were there. We reconnected after talking about our experiences at the convention, but our renewed connection was brief.
We spoke very little until the fall when she had her birthday, and I sent an HBD. We caught up again; she sent me an audio message expressing being sorry for her lack of communication, and she is working on it. They wanted to see me more often. Plus, she saw me as “super cool”. ~UwU~ Listening to it made me very giddy; I expressed that it made me happy and that I was looking forward to spending time together.
We kept in touch and arranged to hang out, making Halloween-themed snacks and watching a movie. After the movie, My friend said she enjoyed our time together and suggested spending time with me again. To provide more context, while she was here, I kept things platonic since it was our first time seeing each other since Valentine’s Day.
I had done a lot of thinking about whether I would be okay with the possibility of being rejected if I admitted to still being attracted to her and wanting to be more than friends. So, I’m not concerned about that.
But, in case she feels the same, how should I proceed?
I have difficulty conveying my attraction in ways other than words and want her to know beyond me just saying that.
Has anyone had success reintroducing dating with someone in a similar situation? Any tips?
Thank you ☺