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Feelings for someone off limits

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by Nicky24, Oct 10, 2014.

  1. Nicky24

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    As I've posted about in the past, I'm been questioning my sexuality for about 8 months after developing feelings for my prof/adviser. I think this might be the first "real" crush I've ever had with anyone female or male.

    I know nothing can happen between us and deep down I don't want anything to happen.

    My interactions with her are becoming increasingly difficult. I feel like shit for being attracted to her. It makes me severely depressed, so I'm seeing a therapist.

    My prof knows I'm questioning my sexuality because she is the one I first talked to about it. Just doesn't know it is her that I like. I feel like I need to talk to her about it, so that maybe she can tell me its ok. But I don't want it to make things weird.

    Thoughts?
     
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    You didn't mention what your therapist advised. Telling her can give you closure which can help you move on. So can finding someone new who isn't off limits.
     
  3. Nicky24

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    My therapist mentioned me speaking to her but we haven't talked much about it yet. Plus I'm not in a place to find someone else right now. Fighting to figure out my sexuality doesn't make me want to date.

    I'm really scared not knowing what she might say if I told her how I feel.
     
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    Is your prof a lesbian?
     
  5. Nicky24

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    Yes and she has a partner.