just take your time, i think love needs time and patience to grow. in my experience if you rush into it too quickly then it ends just as quick. Sure its scary to trust someone with your heart and hope they don't break it but if you don't take a risk you may miss something that could really be amazing. True he could not care for you that way, then its his loss. Loving someone, truly loving them is never easy but the reward is so much greater than the risk i think. Take it from someone who knows exactly how you feel and good luck! :)

Some people are afraid to fall in love because maybe their first love didn't work out for them or maybe their last love was abusive to them. It isn't because of their expectations, it is because of what they have been through. If you feel attracted to someone then take it slowly, day by day. See how things go after awhile and talk to the other person.

i feel the same about love too..
i have a crush on this guy but i won't say or show any expression for him. Cuz, what if he don't accept me to be his gf ., or i am kinda afraid that he'll laugh at me..
so ., i don't tell any one that i like the person..
but i have that person in my heart..

I want to share a personal anecdote with you about the fear of falling in love again. I was scared to fall in love again after my previous relationship where the guy I was with at the time completely shattered everything we worked for. I maintained a long distance relationship, and long story short, he decided to end it because "God" told him to, after he promised that we would one day get married. In reality, I know there was more to it than that, but that relationship was my first real, and serious commitment, and I felt completely torn. It took an entire year to build up my self esteem, because I was emotionally abused, and I felt that I gave my complete heart to a person. I felt that he took more than just my heart, and I felt I could never be romantic or loving again. But a year later, after moving on, it was VERY hard to find a relationship and to "fall in love". I didn't want to. I was so reluctant to believe in love again. I just couldn't fathom how anyone could love, after being hurt so much, but it happened again and it came by surprise, and yeah it's always going to be scary, but I just let go and live and see what comes out of everything. I've learned to not only love again, but to be independent for myself and learn to share dependency with my significant other.

Love is really a hit or miss. If you miss, you gotta get back up and do it again, even if it hurts. The best way to not get hurt by love is to feel independent, but still show care and consideration for the person that you adore. If he likes you back, and loves you, give it a shot, because he went for it first. Remember, actions speak louder than words. Watch for his actions, and that way, you know whether or not its just another crush, or someone you can actually fall in love with.

I wish you the best of luck in your situation! Take care.

dude i totally get it.i fell for my best guy friend (who was dating my best friend, allie) she broke up with him 3 times and i ened up telling him i liked him all 9 months they were togather. it ended well.. hes the most amazing boyfriend i have ever had and i am compleatly in love with him...

I'm in the same situation. He has the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. Sadly, whatever I try to do, he acts totally oblivious. We went to perkins the other day, and I said that I hate how SOME guys are totally oblivious, and he said, "Maybe they are being oblivious on purpose." I was pretty much crushed. He's everything I want, cuz he's everything i'm not I guess. I said something but I don't think he got it.... I guess the best you can do is to try. I suppose.