That's a bit of a tricky situation!
I'm no expert on the matter but felt that I haven't
made any contribution to the group for such a long
time it was about time I did.

So for what it's worth I would say that I think the
best thing to do would be to just check out where you
stand with this girl before she disappears off into
the sunset. What's the worst that could happen? She is
going away soon so it's not like you will have to face
her for a while and you can always cover your tracks
with an email to explain fully.

BUT... From what you have said though she seems as
though she genuinely likes you... Platonic friendships
are great but if you think there is a spark there then
it is worth investigating. That experience could be
valuable next time when a similar situation arises.

If it was me in your position I would approach it in a
hypothetical manner - suggesting what-if. Say you are
disappointed she is going and that you will miss her
when she is gone as it has been a lot of fun. Initiate
a response by saying that you really like her but are
never quite sure how she feels. If she was staying
longer what-if...? If you would go over to Germany
what-if...? To which she might elaborate upon and give
you a better idea where to take the conversation from
there. Suggest that maybe if she had been staying
around longer things may have developed more than just
friends between you but it has been on your mind that
she leaving- find out her point of view on the matter.

The thing is you can't really plan these things in
advance. You always imagine how the conversation will
go but it always, always will follow a different
route. As long as you are comfortable with the person
and remember the aim of what you are trying to get
across to them then it will flow. Finding out how
someone else feels about you is never an easy topic
but sometimes these things just have to be done. She
may well be hoping that you are going to bring it up
as she has not been comfortable in doing so herself,
you never know.

Anyway as I said I just thought I would offer an
opinion. I hope what I have tried to say has made some
kind of sense - I know what I was trying to say but
whether or not it has come across as intended I'm not
sure!

I hope things work out for you. Keep us updated!

kev





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