<human>: Give me a shortened version of the text

I originally typed up a very long explanation of the 5 years leading up to this, but I re-read it and realized it was pretty much a rant. So here is a very brief description of the situation:

I have been in love with my best friend for 5 years. 2 years ago, I told her I had feelings for her and she politely explained that she didn't feel the same way. I accepted this on a conscious level, knowing that I am privileged just to be near her in any way. But on a subconscious level, my feelings keep getting stronger. We never spoke of that exchange again, and she just moved on like nothing had happened. Whether she has chosen to ignore it, or if she truly believes it was temporary, it has never been brought up or alluded to since.

I can't stop dreaming about her. I wake up every morning having to deal with "breaking up" with her, because every night I have dreams about just holding her hand, or cuddling with her. Returning to reality is painful. I think about her nonstop, and can't accept any girl who isn't her.

I am her oldest and most loyal friend. We have always been there for each other, no matter what. She gets herself into awful relationships against my (admittedly biased) opinions, and she needs somebody there to help her back to her feet when the guys ultimately let her down. She needs me, and our friendship, just the way it is.

I love her, with every last nerve in my body. Every moment I spend next to her is a private hell. I just want her so much, but she needs me as just a friend. And I'm glad to be that for her, becuase I love her enough to honestly just wants what's best for her. But that's where my problem is: is it better to bury my feelings and maintain our friendship, or to be honest and destroy it?
<bot>: I'm in love with a friend who needs me as a friend. Is it better for her if I keep my feelings buried or ruin the friendship?