Totally confused....

[insert_witty_name]

There is a man that I have been CRAZY in love with for about seven years (I am only 22).  I not only have a problem with the fact that I am a traditional kind of girl and NEVER make the first move, but also this guy is my BEST friend.  I'm so afraid of messing up a great thing, but I can't seem to get over him.  I have been dating other guys but it never feels right the way it does when I'm with my friend.  What should I do?

[gregg]

Since you are a "traditional" kind of girl, making the first move is out ... or is it?

Sometime you should ask him if he ever has been attracted to you, as more than a friend. You can say you are curious. If he asks why, only answer after he has. Then always tell him the truth if he asks why. If it goes further it will be because he takes the first step in making something happen. You are just asking a friend a question. Whatever results, the truth is a good thing to have in the open.

Good Luck!

[bellap]

My advice is that you are not going to be happy  continuing to just be friends.  Take a chance and ask him out.  You wouldn't want to see him with other girls and if he finds a girl she won't want him hanging around you.