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In many ways you're right.. only you've forgotten one thing. Though you may love this girl.. and she may love you in return.. love comes in different forms. What she perceives as love may be friendly love.. whereas you're quite clearly experiencing romantic love. It is uncomfortable being friends when this is the situation, and believe me, it doesn't get easier unless you're feelings for this girl change. It's been 10 months since my break-up and I still talk to my ex every single day. It drains my patience sometimes, but ultimately I know that having her in my life enriches the experience. It may not work for you.. hell its come pretty close on a few occasions to failing completely for me.. but with a little perspiration and some patience a friendship is possible. What you CAN'T do is continually tell her that you still love her in a romantic sense. It will only serve to alienate her from you.. as she'll be looking to other guys to provide that and for you to be the support she needs to find others. Don't ruin what could be a beautiful friendship with someone that cares deeply for you by forcing feelings upon her... especially ones that she may no longer share with you.