I lean towards “a”, but with I think there’s something even more important here… I’m afraid that if you continue to hang out with this guy, you will continue to harbor feelings and long for a relationship that will never be.
I realize this is not what you want to hear, however I think that it’s in your best interest to [b]stop hanging out with him.[/b] My suggestion is that you change your habits and start opening yourself up to meeting new people — and specifically men. The best way to eliminate the awkward feeling you have around him, as well as the (potential) pressure he may be feeling, is for you to start dating other guys. Once the focus is no longer on him things will become easier for both of you.
More important than that, you sound like a terrific young woman! And terrific woman are worth something. It’s time for you to move on and to find a guy who values you for the great date and girlfriend you can be! You deserve a great boyfriend (or a great date), not just someone who only likes you as a friend despite the fact that you
