What does calling someone "special friend" really mean?

[seixal]

Here is the story. I have known this lady for a few years. We developed a deep connection almost instantly and there was obviously more than just friendship there, tho nothing ever happened between us. She was with someone else and at some point they moved out of state.

 

Yes there is mutual attraction. A while back when she was living around she confessed that she had had an erotic dream about us. I have also confessed to her that I am attracted to her. But again nothing has ever happened. She moved out of state and then abroad, but despite the years we have kept in touch periodically.

 

Over the past 2 weeks I have noticed she has been initiating conversations more than usual. I instinctively sensed that some kind of solicitation was behind all that. In the flow of the conversation I asked about how her relationship was doing, to which she answered "it's fine nothing has change". I thought "ok I was have read too much into it". But later on when talking about potential children she confessed that she hasn't had any yet because her husband didn't want any, but she did and how much it hurt her.

We are both in our early-mid thirties and I know this kind of matter can be a big blow to a relationship a deal breaker for many people. I couldn't help but correlating her reaching out to me and her bringing that up.

 

Yesterday after a 3 hour long chat she told me, in a confession tone, "I like talking to you, you're my special friend!".

What does "special friend" mean? Sorry if this question sounds overwhelmingly obvious to you, English isn't my first language, I do appreciate your help!

[schiller]

It means she's married.

[seixal]

Just one quick specification. This is a real-life question, I'm sorry if it offends you or goes against your morals, but if it does please just disregard it and move on to a thread you feel more comfortable with. I'm not here for being read the right act or for an online Sunday school session. I will ignore any judgmental posts because I have no interest in them, so please let's not waste each other's time.

 

Thank you!

Edited November 11, 2015 by seixal

[Rydo]

It means you are in the friendzone.

[thecrucible]

I'm not sure due to the language differences. Have you been on anything that could be considered a date? Have your long chats been online or in person?

[xcupid]

It means you're friend zoned and you don't have any chance with her because she's married.

[Mrlonelyone]

Taking a cue from the second US president I once called my on off ex/GF/worst enemy

 

"my dearest friend". Worked for the Adams's they lasted for 50 years.