Honesty is the key in any relationship including almost relationships.
The ball is in their court.
Its up to them to decide whether or not to initiate a relationship.

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You shouldnt have to do any begging or convincing to make them love you.
Youve done everything you might do.
Give up on an almost relationship when they start bringing you more stress than excitement.

In the beginning, the constant flirting is thrilling.
It gives you a burst of butterflies and excitement.
When your almost relationship stops feeling fun and starts to break your heart, something needs to change.
Either you better start dating for real or you better move on entirely.
You cant live in purgatory forever.
Not if its making you this upset.
Give up on an almost relationship when youre putting in way more effort.
You shouldnt be the only person putting effort into the friendship.
You deserve everything that your heart desires.
You cant keep sacrificing what you truly want to make this other person happy.
What about your happiness?
What about your comfort?
Give up on an almost relationship when too much time has passed without any forward momentum.
It doesnt matter how much you love this person.
You cant wait for them forever.
You cant put your life on hold because youre waiting for them to say theyre ready for a relationship.
You have to do whats right for yourself.