Posted by Anonymous Message Board regular [64.156.34.235 - dialup-64.156.34.235.Dial1.Denver1.Level3.net] on 16 June 2002 at 01.14.25 ZuluTime:

"If this is a crush I don't think I could handle it if the real thing ever happened."

I need some sage like advice here guys. I'm dealing with a situation that I've never faced and I seriously need help. I'm feeling lost, small and alone. I can't really talk to anybody I know about this because if word got back to a certain someone it would mean disasterous consequences for a lot of people. I have to use the realative anonymity of the internet to my advantage in this situation.

Whats happening is I am totally, helplessly, head over heels in love with a girl I have recently met. I've never met anyone before who complemented me so completely. It feels like she is the other side of my face. I can't spend a waking minute without thinking about her.

The problem is, I don't know if she feels the same way. And I can't tell her my feelings for her without ruining her current situation, because she already is involved with someone. I don't know what to do. I feel helpless and confused and am talking philosophically, metaphorically and in the manner of a troubled poet, which is something I have never done and never thought I would do. I can't shed these feelings I have. They're a part of me and they won't go away. I mean, I've had crushes before but nothing that even comes close to this. I need help. Can someone please tell me what I should do?

And yes, I am a regular on this message board, I just wish this to stay anonymous. If you are really desperate to know who I am, just compare IP addresses. Someone please get back to me. I'm desperate for advice here.