[ Friends ] Open Question : Is it possible to be in love with someone, but not be physically attracted to them?
I know this sounds so bad, but don't take it that way! He's my best friend (we're 17), and recently I found out he's been in love with me for three years, since he first met me. Long story short, I had time to reflect on my own feelings, and I've realized he is EXACTLY the kind of guy I ever want to be with. He's so sweet, and he always knows how to make me laugh and feel better. I tell him things I've never ever even thought about telling anyone else. I can't imagine him not being in my life. We joke about getting married when we're older all the time, but the funny thing is, I'm not weirded out by it. Honestly, every little thing can remind me of him, too. I see a coffee shop, and I think about how much he loves coffee. I see a shiny new car, and I think of him. He tells me all the time how beautiful I am, even when I don't want to hear it. He always opens the door for me, and pays for movie tickets even when I yell at him and physically beat him, saying that I want to pay. (hehe :D) Its little things like that, you know?
But there's no...physical attraction, you know? I've viewed him as my "brother" for the last 3 years. Also, he's not exactly the type of guy I usually go for.
I know this makes me sound like a superficial *****, but I assure you I'm not. I love the guy--he is honestly the most wonderful person I've ever met.
So, is it possible to be in love with someone, but not be physically attracted? How do you overcome that? The stupid part is, I've let other people's words influence my feelings. I know a lot of other people think he's gay, but no one sees him like I do. I'm sick of everyone's words floating around in my brain!!! UGH!
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