Meaning of “have feelings for someone”
I am wondering if this phrase always refers to romantic feelings. How do I express friendship arisen from a completely professional relationship?
For example, if I say this to my co-worker:
I am not the best judge for this situation, because I have feelings for you. Ask George how things are supposed to play out in a professional environment.
What I want to express is that I like her and think of her as a friend, and so am not the best judge of this situation. But I don't want her to think that I have fallen in love with her.
What's the appropriate way to say this?
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I am wondering if this phrase always refers to romantic feelings. How do I express friendship arisen from a completely professional relationship?
For example, if I say this to my co-worker:
I am not the best judge for this situation, because I have feelings for you. Ask George how things are supposed to play out in a professional environment.
What I want to express is that I like her and think of her as a friend, and so am not the best judge of this situation. But I don't want her to think that I have fallen in love with her.
What's the appropriate way to say this?
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Tom BennettTom Bennett
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touchy touchy !
– lbf
yesterday
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I am wondering if this phrase always refers to romantic feelings. How do I express friendship arisen from a completely professional relationship?
For example, if I say this to my co-worker:
I am not the best judge for this situation, because I have feelings for you. Ask George how things are supposed to play out in a professional environment.
What I want to express is that I like her and think of her as a friend, and so am not the best judge of this situation. But I don't want her to think that I have fallen in love with her.
What's the appropriate way to say this?
meaning
asked yesterday
Tom BennettTom Bennett
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I am wondering if this phrase always refers to romantic feelings. How do I express friendship arisen from a completely professional relationship?
For example, if I say this to my co-worker:
I am not the best judge for this situation, because I have feelings for you. Ask George how things are supposed to play out in a professional environment.
What I want to express is that I like her and think of her as a friend, and so am not the best judge of this situation. But I don't want her to think that I have fallen in love with her.
What's the appropriate way to say this?
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Tom BennettTom Bennett
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Tom BennettTom Bennett
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asked yesterday
Tom BennettTom Bennett
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touchy touchy !
– lbf
yesterday
add a comment |
touchy touchy !
– lbf
yesterday
touchy touchy !
– lbf
yesterday
touchy touchy !
– lbf
yesterday
add a comment |
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This would be an appropriate and precise way to say what you intend:
I am too close to be the best judge for this situation, because I regard you as a friend. Ask George how things are supposed to play out in a professional environment.
The expression "to have feelings for" someone does not always mean romantic feelings. However, in my experience unless the context strongly suggests otherwise it is likely to be taken as romantic feelings.
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Trevor ReidTrevor Reid
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I would say I am too close to be the best judge in this situation.
– Jason Bassford
21 hours ago
"Regard as a friend" might not tell so much how Mr. Bennett actually feels. It says that the other person is a friend, and does not explain Mr. Bennett's lack of objectivity. "As your friend, I think I'm a bit biased" might say it better.
– PvtBuddie
21 hours ago
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Is “to have emotions for someone” a phrase? Does it men the same thing as “to have feelings for someone?”
– Tom Bennett
19 hours ago
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This would be an appropriate and precise way to say what you intend:
I am too close to be the best judge for this situation, because I regard you as a friend. Ask George how things are supposed to play out in a professional environment.
The expression "to have feelings for" someone does not always mean romantic feelings. However, in my experience unless the context strongly suggests otherwise it is likely to be taken as romantic feelings.
answered yesterday
Trevor ReidTrevor Reid
30918
1
I would say I am too close to be the best judge in this situation.
– Jason Bassford
21 hours ago
"Regard as a friend" might not tell so much how Mr. Bennett actually feels. It says that the other person is a friend, and does not explain Mr. Bennett's lack of objectivity. "As your friend, I think I'm a bit biased" might say it better.
– PvtBuddie
21 hours ago
1
Is “to have emotions for someone” a phrase? Does it men the same thing as “to have feelings for someone?”
– Tom Bennett
19 hours ago
add a comment |
This would be an appropriate and precise way to say what you intend:
I am too close to be the best judge for this situation, because I regard you as a friend. Ask George how things are supposed to play out in a professional environment.
The expression "to have feelings for" someone does not always mean romantic feelings. However, in my experience unless the context strongly suggests otherwise it is likely to be taken as romantic feelings.
answered yesterday
Trevor ReidTrevor Reid
30918
1
I would say I am too close to be the best judge in this situation.
– Jason Bassford
21 hours ago
"Regard as a friend" might not tell so much how Mr. Bennett actually feels. It says that the other person is a friend, and does not explain Mr. Bennett's lack of objectivity. "As your friend, I think I'm a bit biased" might say it better.
– PvtBuddie
21 hours ago
1
Is “to have emotions for someone” a phrase? Does it men the same thing as “to have feelings for someone?”
– Tom Bennett
19 hours ago
add a comment |
This would be an appropriate and precise way to say what you intend:
I am too close to be the best judge for this situation, because I regard you as a friend. Ask George how things are supposed to play out in a professional environment.
The expression "to have feelings for" someone does not always mean romantic feelings. However, in my experience unless the context strongly suggests otherwise it is likely to be taken as romantic feelings.
answered yesterday
Trevor ReidTrevor Reid
30918
This would be an appropriate and precise way to say what you intend:
I am too close to be the best judge for this situation, because I regard you as a friend. Ask George how things are supposed to play out in a professional environment.
The expression "to have feelings for" someone does not always mean romantic feelings. However, in my experience unless the context strongly suggests otherwise it is likely to be taken as romantic feelings.
answered yesterday
Trevor ReidTrevor Reid
30918
answered yesterday
Trevor ReidTrevor Reid
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answered yesterday
Trevor ReidTrevor Reid
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answered yesterday
Trevor ReidTrevor Reid
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I would say I am too close to be the best judge in this situation.
– Jason Bassford
21 hours ago
"Regard as a friend" might not tell so much how Mr. Bennett actually feels. It says that the other person is a friend, and does not explain Mr. Bennett's lack of objectivity. "As your friend, I think I'm a bit biased" might say it better.
– PvtBuddie
21 hours ago
1
Is “to have emotions for someone” a phrase? Does it men the same thing as “to have feelings for someone?”
– Tom Bennett
19 hours ago
add a comment |
1
I would say I am too close to be the best judge in this situation.
– Jason Bassford
21 hours ago
"Regard as a friend" might not tell so much how Mr. Bennett actually feels. It says that the other person is a friend, and does not explain Mr. Bennett's lack of objectivity. "As your friend, I think I'm a bit biased" might say it better.
– PvtBuddie
21 hours ago
1
Is “to have emotions for someone” a phrase? Does it men the same thing as “to have feelings for someone?”
– Tom Bennett
19 hours ago
1
1
I would say I am too close to be the best judge in this situation.
– Jason Bassford
21 hours ago
I would say I am too close to be the best judge in this situation.
– Jason Bassford
21 hours ago
"Regard as a friend" might not tell so much how Mr. Bennett actually feels. It says that the other person is a friend, and does not explain Mr. Bennett's lack of objectivity. "As your friend, I think I'm a bit biased" might say it better.
– PvtBuddie
21 hours ago
"Regard as a friend" might not tell so much how Mr. Bennett actually feels. It says that the other person is a friend, and does not explain Mr. Bennett's lack of objectivity. "As your friend, I think I'm a bit biased" might say it better.
– PvtBuddie
21 hours ago
1
1
Is “to have emotions for someone” a phrase? Does it men the same thing as “to have feelings for someone?”
– Tom Bennett
19 hours ago
Is “to have emotions for someone” a phrase? Does it men the same thing as “to have feelings for someone?”
– Tom Bennett
19 hours ago
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touchy touchy !
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