How ' d your mom take it ? <| sep |> Isn ' t that already kinda what Splatoon is ? <| sep |> I would meet up for coffee for just friends but im not mean enough and will probably let things go further . You shouldn ' t think of saying you just want to be friendsacquaintances as mean . It isn ' t . If anything , it ' d be mean to lead her on and let her continue to think you have a chance of being romantically interested in her . If you value her friendship but aren ' t interested in her romantically , say so ! The sooner you do , the sooner she can move on from her feelings for you and find someone else , while hopefully remaining on amicable , friendly terms with you . Being honest is the kindest thing you can do , both for her and yourself .