I'm 24, and I've never dated anyone. I guess I've never really had the chance - I'm a shy country boy who grew up feeling more at home among my father's jersey cows than among my peers.

I moved to the city to begin my pilot training, and the wife of my good mate was chatting with me one day and she mentioned that one of her friends was the sweetest, kindest girl in the 'entire universe' and she was also single.

I'd seen this girl once or twice; had bumped into her at social gatherings. I didn't know anything about her except that she was slim, very pretty and she could play the piano like a wizard.

After that, this girl seemed to be around a lot more. She was invited to all my friend's dinner parties and we'd often drop by her house to "pick something up".

I knew what they were doing, of course, so at first I stubbornly dug my heels in and refused to acknowledge this girl's fine qualities. But gradually, as I got to know her, I began to like what I saw.

That was six months ago. Now, I think Eloise is the sweetest, loveliest, most bubbly and innocent girl I've ever come across. She's funny and she cares about things more deeply than many people I've met.

I love her dark blonde hair and her deep blue eyes and her smile that makes a man feel like he'd do anything for her.

But here's the catch - I am way too scared to ask her out because losing her friendship would be losing something that I can't afford to lose.

So silently I wait, hopelessly in love and perfectly, stupidly stuck.

- country boy

14 comments add comment

  • anonymous lover
9 years ago

ok, but what if some other guy asks her out first? how're you going to feel then? if you know your feelings for her aren't going to change, you should tell her now while you have the chance. regret hurts more than anything.

  • anonymous lover
9 years ago

man up will you? ;)

  • anonymous lover
9 years ago

Just tell her. If she's truly your friend, she won't let something like a crush get in the way of that, even if she isn't interested in you. If you care about her, you should tell her. Obviously your friends think you'd be good together.

  • anonymous lover
9 years ago

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  • anonymous lover
9 years ago

Its just a date, just ask her on it pleeeaaasseee. If she really is sweet then she won let anything silly ruin your friendship. Dont be afraid.

  • anonymous lover
9 years ago

If your friends have been trying to set you up with her they've probably been doing the same thing to her. Or she has a crush too and asked them to set you guys up. You should go for it.

  • The Mask
9 years ago

Haaha that is a hard thing to do but if you don't take the chance it will pass you by or she could be swept away before you know it

  • anonymous lover
9 years ago

I agree with the last guy, if you're friends have been trying to set you two up, chances are there's something there - go for it dude!

  • Evie Lynn Byrd
9 years ago

Hey Dude,

I know that you are a shy person but you need to try to get out there. Try this on a girl that you really like. Say hi and ask her how was her day. Ask for her name and tell her yours so she will remember it. Try to get her email or her phone number down. After you do that you can talk to her on her email or call her to come over and hang at your house. After that try to sit at a pkace where you two are alone. Try to kiss her if you ike her that much. Do not treat her badly or say anything that might hurt her feelings. Email me a [email protected] to tell me if it worked or not. Please tell me how it went. Talk to you later, I guess.

  • L
9 years ago

ASK HER OUT.

  • Ruby
9 years ago

Eloise sounds like a lovely lady and asking her out is the least you could do ;)

  • Toffy
6 years ago

I hate this website I always feel so invested into these heart felt posts. I want to know all about this guys life now, did he make a move, did he get the girl, how has his life changed

  • Leah Scott
6 years ago

@toffy

It really would be so cool to know!!

  • L
6 years ago

Dang, Googles autofill sent out my last name right there. Oops.

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