6. There's A Lot To Lose
Everyday you have the same argument in your head whether it's worth just telling her how you feel. You can't help but think that it's the not-knowing that's toughest to deal with so you'd rather face up to the rejection with the tiniest hope that maybe she'll actually like you back. You back out every single time because you can't bear the idea of things getting awkward and you lose her as a friend. You two have developed a meaningful relationship even if it isn't the one you want. You'd rather be able to spend time with her as a friend than not at all.