Maybe a hot take but as much as this sucks when you don't feel the same way, at the same time you can't control who you end up liking romantically. You can't just turn your feelings on/off by command, and I think it's a bit harsh when ppl say "ruining friendship". I whole heartedly believe that friendships can only get ruined if both parties make it awkward, and I know this from experience. You can still be friends as long as you can get past it and not be weird about it