BFF develops feelings for friend’s brother

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have had the same best friend for nearly a decade — since middle school. Due to the length of our friendship, I have gotten close with her and her family, even going on trips with them. I’ve noticed lately that I have started to develop feelings for her brother. He’s a year younger than us and consistently accompanies us on hangouts and various activities. I sometimes feel like he may be attracted to me, too, but I hesitate to ask — I mean, he is my best friend’s brother! My best friend has fallen out with friends in the past due to them getting romantically involved with her brother, and I would hate for the same to happen to us. Do you have any advice on how to navigate these feelings, or should I suppress them? — Best Friend’s Brother DEAR BEST FRIEND’S BROTHER: This is a tough one, and clearly your best friend has history with this scenario not working out.