I'd rather hide my feelings from someone rather than tell them how I feel and create an awkward situation and then I'll never be able to be in the same room as them again.

You can tell me how you feel🥴

But seriously,
I’ve been in that situation a lot and bite my tongue often
It’s frustrating but sometimes it’s not worth the risk
Hope everything works out for you as best it can
If you need a friend to talk to I’m here for you💙

I’ve learned to keep my feelings to myself

How about the outcomes they might want? Too often, hanging expectations even for a casual relationship can have unsatisfying results. Perhaps reconsider you're current mindset. I wish you well.

Why won't you get the outcome you want?

😔 Def been there before. But I know I Def won't get anywhere if I don't say something.

No unless you count wanting to throat punch my mil.

Square in the face is more my style.

Always. One person in particular because it will always be an argument.

What would you gain from expressing it vs. Keeping it to yourself?

I hide my feelings all the time for self preservation

I don't hide my feelings....

But I have learned to coach them in a way that doesn't shock people.

Happens all the time... sometimes you just have to let them be known so at least you know

It's ok hun, everyone has crushes. I'm just to old for you.

I believe you should ALWAYS express how you feel. At as soon as you are sure.

Keeps things real for both of you. Sometimes the outcome that you want is not that far from what they want too.
But if you don't say ...you'll never know .

It should never be one way journey.

No, I'm pretty open about myself to hide anything anymore.