Have you ever loved someone so much that you could not date them because of the fear of losing them?

My vey best friend in the world recently told me that he truly loves me, but he can not be in a relationship with me because he does not want to cost our entire friendship if something were to go wrong. Have you ever loved someone this much? Also, how did you come to terms with that?

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WildHeart · 41-45, F

No, I can't say I have.
People do make sacrifices when inlove but this one just dont seem right. How can the friendship be compromised if he has fallen inlove with you? His feelings are much more intense than that of mere friendship. Why even think about what could go wrong before anything even began? Love is complicated but when two people go against all odds and face all obstacles together, nothing can shake their bond.