How do you tell someone that you like (as a non-sexual friend) that you only want to be friends when they want to be more?

Do you:

1. Bluntly lay it out and hope you can still be friends?

2. Let them down easy?

3. Keep it the same and hope hey get the hint?

4. Cut & run?

Love ya but not like that

I go for blunt but tactful. Have had to do this a couple times in the past, and it was never easy. But, I would prefer that someone be honest and up front with me if the shoe were to be on the other foot, so I take the "honesty is best" approach.

5)I'm interested in someone else

I say bluntly. Honesty is always best.

i agree with ladywolf.
ya gotta let him know as soon as possible, because otherwise, it may get messy later... gently as possible... if he truly likes you too, he will understand!

Good answer!

6. flash them.!

I gor for 3 then 2 then 1 and then maybe 4

I try to let them down easy..I get to the point and tell them but in the nicest way possible

That reminds me of a Friend's episode

You are too good a friend and i wouldnt want to ruin it with a relationship.

Thats the classic one. At least in my life history, i got that one a few times!

Damn friend zone!

6) you remind me of my dead grandmother and dating you would be just too strange be seeing you

I skip that question.. next question .

Never had this problem since I already do not have too many friends.

I agree with Tina

yes keep that answer handy ladies

I always am nice as possible to someone in that sense, but sometimes it takes awhile to get my point across.

See, I never used the "wouldn't want to ruin it" line, because that would feel like a lie. My line usually ran along the lines of "I care about you very deeply as a person and as a friend, but the feelings necessary for a successful relationship just aren't there. It wouldn't be fair to either of us to pursue anything else, and it would be cruel to prevent you from meeting someone who can return the feelings wholeheartedly"

I HATE saying that to someone, but I'd rather be honest than do long term damage.

7) I suffer from a rare congenital disorder that prevents me from having relationships.

The other one is,

Im not looking for a relationship right now.

But a week later, they are dating someone.