I dunno....Every time I profess to be in that sorry state, my sainted Nana tells me: "Well don't take your shoes off just yet, luv." It's a sound piece of advice.

Please think about what you are doing, and think about the kind of advice you are getting here. Some of these are "yes" votes are from the same folks that will tell you to be in love, you have to be 'friends' first, and still more that 'friendship' means you can be 'silent together', which when added to your inital question, makes the whole thing a syllogistic impossiblity.

Be careful with your heart.