<human>: I'll try to make this short. This might be too specific for this sub. I guess I'm just looking for any general advice.  
  
I have a friend who I've been into for a while. I've never said anything to him or even hinted about it, because he was involved in a very long term relationship (and was living with his girlfriend) and I would never try to disrespect someone's relationship/home life. He had been unhappy for a while- he had belling telling me (and a few other close friends) that they had grown apart and he knew it, but I figured he had just settled into complacency and would be with her for the long haul.  
  
But I guess not, because he had a talk with her and they ended things, and she has since moved out. I think they're on decent terms, but I'm not sure- he's kind of an introverted guy, and doesn't talk about his private life too much, and I don't want to pry and ask him questions if he doesn't want to talk about it.  
  
So I guess my question is- do I find a way to tell him that I'm into him, and if so, how long do I wait? Since his relationship ended fairly recently (within the past 3 weeks) I definitely don't want to drop some shit on him right now that he doesn't want to deal with. I definitely don't want to make him uncomfortable. On top of that, I'm afraid that if the feelings aren't reciprocated (some days I think they are, other days I can't tell at all), that it will mess up our friendship.. And that's something I definitely don't want, because he's such an awesome guy.  
  
Any ideas, tips, general advice? We are both 27 and have been friends for about 2 years.

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<bot>: friend of 2 years just ended LTR- do I admit my feelings and risk messing up the friendship, or just keep my feelings to myself?