Unrequited love, I get - I've been on both sides (and indeed, am still friends in multiple situations). It sucks!

As a romantic, I totally understand the concept of that anguish...but, y'know, if you can't handle only being friends, you don't have to put yourself through it! Fictitious "zone" yet again evaded!

This is also a great comic on the topic, courtesy of mamamantis.tumblr.com: https://imgur.com/gallery/RmAjE

Self and Art © J. "Rehgan" Fitzmaurice