You've known each other a looong time already. And the best case is he's beating around the bush still? In the meantime, life is passing you by. Do you really want to spend more time going after something so unlikely?

I've been there before. Loved someone. She liked me too. But not as much as another. I thought she was the one but gave up eventually. Was dejected for a long time. But after meeting my wife I can say I'm glad I dodged a bullet. Couldn't be happier now. Can't imagine what would have happened had I pursued what was destined to fail.