You don't have to shoulder the full responsibility for declining an offer. You can feel free to use someone else as part of your justification. Try saying, "Thanks, but my trainer doesn't think it's a good idea for me skip a workout in order to go to happy hour." Offer your family as an excuse. You can say, "I'd love to, but I promised my daughter that Sunday afternoons will be our special time together." Be careful not to blame others. You can just use them to explain your prior commitments. If you want to say no but you can't think of a reason that won't hurt someone's feelings, trying have an excuse ready. You don't need to lie or think of an elaborate story. It's perfectly valid to say something generic like, "I have another commitment." You can say no without completely turning down the request. By setting boundaries, you can make it clear exactly what you can do and what you are willing to do. For example, you could say, "I'm not free for dinner, but I would be up for grabbing a quick drink after work." For example, you could say, "Unfortunately, I don't have the time this year to chair that committee. Planning the meetings would be too much for me right now. However, I'm happy to continue to serve as a regular committee member." Maybe the person you're dating expects you to attend all of their work functions with them. It is okay to say, "I'm sorry, I have my own thing that night. But let's have dinner this weekend!" If your partner doesn't respect your boundaries, you'll need to have a talk with them about your needs.

Summary: Use someone else as the reason. Have a reason ready. Find a way to compromise.

Just because you have started to feel differently about your friend recently doesn't mean that he has any clue what's going on. He may be perfectly happy with how your friendship is going, and not have any inclination towards changing your relationship at all. On the other hand, he may very well feel exactly the same as you, and be wondering about your feelings toward him. Start noticing how he acts around you. If he seems suddenly fidgety or self-conscious around you, this could be a sign that his feelings toward you are evolving into something more. Notice his body language: does he open the door for you, touch the small of your back, or look at you more often? If so, your feelings for him might be reciprocated. Does he talk to you about other girls, or does he treat you like one of the guys? If so, his feelings for you might be more platonic. Your other friends may be able to provide a little insight into whether or not they think your crush may return your feelings. It can be difficult to gauge someone's interest when you are already close to them as friends. Your friends may be able to give offer some perspective on the situation, and help you decide whether to continue pursuing the relationship or to remain friends. It is possible that your best friend has newfound feelings for you too, and this new development has become obvious to everyone else but the two of you. If your friends are already asking about the two of you, this is a good sign! Talking to your friends (the ones you can trust to not break your confidence) can help you sort through your own feelings too, and help you to clarify what you want to have happen with your relationship with your best friend. Before you tell your best friend that you want more out of the relationship and potentially lose a great friendship, make sure that your own feelings are genuine and not a passing fancy. Even if your friend does feel the same as you, make sure that you're willing to risk losing your friendship to pursue the romantic relationship. Remember that it may not be possible to go back to being best friends if things don't work out, but all growth toward something new requires a risk. You just need to decide for yourself if its worth it. If you have been friends for a long time, take your time exploring your feelings! There's no rush to make your best friend your boyfriend, and making the transition from friends to something more is a big deal. The slower you make the change, the better your chances are of avoiding hurt or awkward feelings on anyone's part.

Summary: Figure out how he feels about you. Ask your friends for advice. Be certain of your own feelings.

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Summary: Search for a VPN online. Compare your options. Download your selected VPN from its official site. Install your VPN if needed. Use your VPN in conjunction with HTTPS sites.