Dear Abby,

I’ve been best friends with a co-worker for the last six years, but over the last few months, I’ve been realizing she’s a lot more to me than just a friend. I am nervous about trying to make advances because I don’t know if the feelings are mutual or how she views our age difference. I don’t want to risk ruining our friendship. I just know that my heart skips a few beats when our eyes meet or our fingers accidentally touch. I’ve realized these last few months that I’m falling hard for her, and I’m afraid to let her know. If I don’t, however, my feelings are going to eat me alive. What should I do?

—Falling for her in Kansas

Dear Falling for her,

Ask your best friend (and co-worker) to join you for a casual lunch or dinner. Keep it light but tell her how much you enjoy her co

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