That sounds awesome. I've been spending a lot of time recently with a long time friend of 9 years, and have always had a crush on her. Our friendship is on and off in the way that sometimes we'll go a while without really hanging out or talking much, but we are best friends and love each other very much in a best friend kind of way. Well I found out that she thinks she feels the same way about me, but her last boyfriend of like 4 years fucked her head up so much it's the saddest thing ever and she questions love and relationships now and just doesn't really believe in it anymore. She's the sweetest, kindest most beautiful person I've ever met and it breaks my heart to think about it. This guy cheated on her over and over and just put her through a horrible never ending roller coaster ride of emotions and shit. She hasn't been with him for like almost two years now and it still plagues her. I treat her amazing and try to do anything and everything for her to make her feel good about herself and happy. I'm really hoping she will come around in time and realize that love like that can work, and that I would treat her better that anyone ever has before because I really think I can do that. All of our friends think we would be perfect for each other, and I see it too. I really hope my story will turn out like yours. It's a great feeling where I'm at now with the whole situation, but at the same time just so shitty and sad.