Many of us women go through life, crushing on people, being great friends. It's just what we do. But how do we handle it when we have a crush on our best friend? Well....

Many of us have been there, or are there, or are maybe wondering if that's where we are. You have guy friends, best friends, who know everything about you. You have such a good time and there is this budding feeling inside of you that you can't quite understand. You start to catch feelings, nothing crazy, just a little crush, right? Until....

"Yeah, she's like my best friend!" OUCH!!

"She's a sister to me!" Double OUCH!!

Yep, the dreaded truth rears its ugly little head. You have more than just that little crush nagging at you on the inside.

You have been friend zoned. Point blank. It hurts, but you have come to expect it. Watching relationship after relationship fail on your end and his or thinking that the guy's significant other is no good for him and always comparing yours to him. Being the friend they come to with all their relationship problems and drama can make it very difficult to accept because you are their comfort zone. Don't worry, we have all been there. There is no promise of return, but some are lucky to make it out of this!

All that can be done is let it ride itself out. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. You have someone who has your back! A relationship may ruin that ride or die connection. At the end of the day, it isn't so bad to have that friend. That is the secret to it all. Just let the friendship grow and thrive as it is. Love them anyway, but do not make it uncomfortable for anyone else. Who knows, you may just work things out and find your soulmate. No one said this whole thing would be easy.

You have to speak up about what you want. Staying the passive party does not benefit you or anyone for that matter. And who knows, they may feel like they are in the same situation as you feel to be in. It is easy to fall into a rut of just being tat friend

However, there is always a little light side. If you do know that your friendship is strong enough, tell them how you feel about the situation, maybe they feel like they are in the same place!

But men, if you do not wanna stay in the friend zone, imagine how it feels for us women too. We do not want to be there any more than you do, most times. It works both ways!

Let's be honest, being someone's person is not the end of the world, it is actually a blessing. Being in the friend zone means you are trusted and privy to a special privilege. Own it, and know it is not always the end.