"Plus, if your friend knows that you have a crush on this person, they may not even consider exploring anything with them, as a way of putting your friendship first and staying loyal to you.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR BEST FRIEND IS CRUSHING ON YOUR CRUSH
Are scared that if you make the wrong move you might hurt your crush or loose your friend? You may be tempted to criticize or compare yourself to your friend and wonder what makes them more desirable than you.