My best friend likes me and I don't. What can I do?

He never told me that he likes me, but it's so obvious.
It has been like eight years since the last time I had a boyfriend, and now the only person who likes me is my friend. I can't picture myself kissing him, holding his hand, I can't. He has always been my help, my confident, but I don't love him as something else.
I'm 24, no boyfriend, almost no dates, nothing.. I'm just waiting for the right person, but it seems like I always attract the wrong one.
I don't always like the most popular, the hottest, the smarter.. I don't usually like those kind of guys, but I don't like the guys I attract.
Am I too picky? It is right what I'm doing? It is right to wait until I'm sure the guy I have in front of me is THE GUY?

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JP1119 · 36-40, M

How well do you know him? Maybe you should give him a chance? I mean, especially if you’re looking for a boyfriend. Maybe you just think you’re attracting the wrong guys, but if you went on some dates with them you might find that you really like them.

I have also found that I don’t feel enthused about dating any of the girls that have been attracted to me, and a guy friend gave me some advice similar to what I told you above. I haven’t really tried it out yet, so I have no idea if it really works or not.

Glitter22 · 31-35, F

@JP1119 Thanks for your advice. We are friends since 2009, and we messaged everyday for almost two years... But no romantic feelings there. I can't picture myself kissing him, or holding his hand. I don't feel anything.