You appear to be firmly in the friend zone. You have my sympathy. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Eric: I have a dear friend that I have known for 12 years. ... You have a lot of love on your side of the street, but you’re also in control of what you bring into the middle of said street.

You appear to be firmly in the friend zone. You have my sympathy. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Troy” and I hang out all the time. ... Every time we’re on the phone we say “I love you” to each other before hanging up. I have feelings for him.