Help! I'm in love with my best friend who just got out of a long-term relationship

I've been on the other end of that, the person still in heartbreak while my friend had a huge crush on me. They made it known, pushed for the possibility of a relationship, aaand.... I broke their heart. I was not ready, and if a relationship had started at that time, it would have been extremely unhealthy for me. Now, over 4 years later with a few other relationships in between - I am now in a healthy, happy, serious relationship with the same guy. My advice: Be patient, amd understand that while she is now your crush - she is your friend first! Your friend is going through a hard time, and you are there for her. That needs to come first. She'll recover from this heartbreak eventually, and maybe then you two can try a relationship out if the feelings become mutual - but not yet. You don't want to take advantage of her while she's hurting, so crush feelings should stay put for now lol With support from her friend and time she'll heal. And then when she's ready, hopefully she'll have feelings for you, too! I understand how heartaching this may be, but one day you'll be able to make your feelings known and hopefully that day they are reciprocated as well!