I am kinda of in love with a guy who’s as shy as me. Everyone says that he probably likes me back, but we only hang out and talk for hours. No one of us goes further or comments anything about our love life. I want to read some stories to encourage myself and really believe that maybe it can be possible; we can have something in the future, even though we only seem to be close friends now.
Have you ever experienced a slow-burn romance that began with a long friendship? How long did it take before things shifted? What was it like to fall for someone gradually, over time?
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Met my spouse at work. Saw her only at work. 18 months later she arranges to meet me in another city that I had to go for work. We met at her sisters. That is 38 years ago. Married 36 years. It all started just by talking at lunch. Regardless where I am we still tend to talk at lunch even when we are apart.
Yes I had a friendship with a guy when we were both 19 or 20 and we just got to know one another for about a year first . Then one day he just kissed me… we stayed together for about 4 years.
One of you has to make the move, i think if you are sure its mutual, do something small that’s in your comfort zone, like, touch him a bit more, if he makes a joke, touch his arm. etc.
I’m not going to tell you its going to be easy, but nothing worthwhile comes from doing nothing, so go for it if you want it. And, try not to overthink it, i can guarantee you, he likely is too. Best of luck.