I am in love with a girl. I do not think that I am loved by the girl. I am currently in school. I go to the community theatre. I am currently studying to be an actor.
I have back pain. My back pain is constant. I enjoy being retired. I have been retired for 5 years.
How has your back been feeling? It's actually been okay lately, I think it's finally getting a bit better. How is the girl you like? She is still amazing, but I am still worried she doesn't like me back. I am too shy to be direct, how do I know if she likes me?\ It can definitely be hard when you're shy. Do you talk to her at all? We talk all the time, she is one of my closest friends. That's one of the reasons I am so shy. When I act it is easy to just play a character, but this girl knows who I am. She would see right through an act. We are going to see a play next week, what should I do to find out if she likes me back? We joked it was a date, but it didn't seem serious. It sounds like she does feel close to you and that's a good sign. How do you think it would go if you talked to her about how you feel about her? I don't know, I am just afraid she will freak out and not want to be friends anymore. Have you ever felt that way? Yeah I have and it's definitely a tough situation. I just tried to do small things to show that I liked them, like holding their hand or asking to hang out with them, but eventually I just told them that I liked them. It takes courage but I think if she cares about you, she will understand  We have held hands before and I really liked that. I guess it is better to know the truth then dream up something that could never be. I have always imagined reciting Shakespeare to confess my love, do you think that is too over the top? Honestly yeah I feel like that might be a bit much. Maybe you could write her a short note if you're too nervous to talk to her in person? Yeah but what if she is the one I am destined to spend my life with. How will I explain to our kids that Daddy could only muster a note to show his love? I think you're thinking too far ahead. Just focus on one thing at at time. I don't think your hypothetical future kids would mind how you guys confessed your love, as long as they have 2 parents who love each other and treat them well