I’m a 22-year-old guy in a close group of friends of about 13 people. We hang out every Saturday, often see each other during the week, and sometimes travel together. Because of this, we’re all pretty close.
Some people in the group are in relationships, including a couple who have been together for about two years. The problem is that I’ve developed feelings for the girl in that relationship.
She represents almost exactly what I’m looking for in a woman, both physically and in terms of personality. Being around her feels natural, I make her laugh, and I genuinely enjoy our interactions. At times, I feel like there might be some light flirting from my side, even if it’s not intentional, and that makes me feel conflicted.
I know she’s not single, and I don’t want to be disrespectful or cause problems within the group. At the same time, I can’t ignore how strongly I feel drawn to her. I’m struggling to understand whether I should distance myself and look for someone else who shares these qualities, or if I should be honest with myself and consider pursuing her if circumstances ever change.
I’d really appreciate advice from people who have been in similar situations.
-Tldr- I'm down bad for a girl in a relationship in our friend group