Hey r/relationship_advice,
I’m a 19-year-old guy, and I’m feeling a bit confused about a situation with my best friend (18F). We’ve been really close for around 8 years, and recently, she started dating someone. However, she still tells me that she loves me, and it’s leaving me feeling uncertain about where I stand in her life.
We’ve also had conversations about more intimate topics, including discussing the possibility of us having sex and she has sent inappropriate images on multiple occasions.
How should I navigate this situation without causing harm to our friendship or her relationship? I value her friendship immensely and want to handle this delicately. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated.
TLDR: I’m a 19-year-old guy, and my 18-year-old female best friend started dating someone but still expresses love for me. How do I handle this without harming our friendship or her relationship?