No, it is not. I have never cajoled nor coaxed her to do anything. I never vowed for any long term relationship, platonic or otherwise. I simply have amicable talks with her in the hopes it might kindle a spark. And clearly it has not, so I’m moving on.

I mean, you gotta make bread somehow… This is the only way I know how. I show interest in the person and see if they like me back. If they don’t, I leave it at that. I will concur it might be difficult for the other party to distinguish my intentions.

But I will be honest with her. I will encourage her to seek help and tell her how I feel about us.