Can we still be friends after failing to confess our love? This is a common question, but my answer is I don't recommend remaining friends. While some may choose to maintain friendships, in my opinion this approach often leads to more annoyance and distress.
1. Emotional imbalance
If you have ever confessed to someone, then you must know the feeling of being rejected. Even if the other person politely declines, you will feel lost and frustrated. And if you want to continue to be friends in the future, then you will have to face a very embarrassing situation: your feelings for him/her have not changed, but he/she only treats you as an ordinary friend. This emotional imbalance will make you feel very uncomfortable and may even affect your friendship.
2. The authenticity of friendship
Another issue is the authenticity of friendship. If you were just friends before, even if you confessed your feelings to him/her but were rejected, the friendship between you will not be greatly affected. But if you already have a certain relationship foundation before, then it will become very complicated for you to continue to be friends. You don't know if he/she really wants to maintain your friendship or is just reluctantly accepting your offer for some reason. The authenticity of such friendships is difficult to guarantee and can be unsettling.
3. Future expectations
The last question is future expectations. If you already had a relationship, your relationship may change even if you decide to stay friends now. You may expect more from him/her and hope that he/she will reconsider your relationship. Such expectations are often unrealistic and can easily lead to pain and anxiety.
Conclusion
Can we still be friends after failing to express our feelings? My answer is that I don’t recommend staying friends. Although some people may choose to maintain friendships, this approach often leads to more annoyance and distress. If you have ever confessed your love to someone, the best thing to do is to respect the other person's decision, put aside your emotions, and look for new opportunities and possibilities.
