Hello everyone,

I asked this in the relationships forum, but I thought that I'd ask it again here because you all are excellent friends and I value your advice.

I'm in love with my best friend. I asked her out 2 months ago, and was turned down. She "didn't like me romantically, and didn't want to lead me on". However, I suspect that she does actually like me, and is afraid to admit it to herself/have to deal with being in a lesbian relationship. Here are some of the reasons why I think she might have feelings for me:

-She laughs at my jokes, even when they're not funny
-She finds excuses to touch/poke me
-We talk everyday about everything
-whenever I say something flirty about us, she laughs like it's the funniest thing she has ever heard
-She plays with her ring when she talks to me (I read somewhere that this is a sign of attraction).
-We normally spend time one-on-one. However, one time I asked another girl to join us for dinner and my crush seemed upset about having to share my attention
-If for some reason we don't talk one day, she'll come knock on my door to make plans for the next day.
-when I don't feel well, she is there with a hug.
-I just have this gut feeling that she is attracted to me!

Here are some reasons why I think she may not like me that way:
-She doesn't blush around me
-She doesn't make eye contact when we talk (but then again, neither do I)
-When she is really busy, she prioritizes her schoolwork above me
-She claims to not have a crush on anyone right now
-When I asked her out earlier, she turned me down

Obviously, I can't take a multidimensioned relationship like our friendship and reduce it down to a written message. If you have more questions about our relationship, feel free to ask.

I was just wondering if it would make sense for me to ask her out again. Does it sound like she likes me romantically, and if she was given a chance to discuss her fears about being in a relationship with another girl she would be willing to try it? Or does it sound like she likes me as "just" a friend? If you were in this situation, would you try again? I really like this girl; I haven't felt this strongly for anyone in years.

Thanks!-Secretum