This person's best friend has came out as gay, and says she is in love with her.

First of all, I have so much respect for you for being honest. You're very brave for telling the person that you like them even though you weren't sure whether they liked you back or not.

Of course, you should never give up on your dreams or lose hope, but if a person doesn't like the same gender, it's hard to change that preference. Changing sexuality is difficult, and you may agree with me.

If the person is totally okay with it but doesn't want a relationship, I think that you should move on. It will only hurt you and your feelings if you like somebody who doesn't like you back. I know it's hard to just move on, but you have to do so for your own sake.

Love,

The Advice Column Team.