Should I tell him that I like him?

[bowisha]

So there's this guy that I've known for about 7 years. He's practically my brother's best friend and we are very close too. I am also really good friends with his sister.

Well anyways, I've liked him for 3 years now and I don't know if I should tell him how I feel.

So here's some stuff about us: He lives on the east coast and I live on the west coast but when he visits, he makes sure to see me. (he moved because of a job a few months back) He's not really good at keeping in contact with anyone but he talks to me just as much as he talks to any of his really good friends out here. Although, if I ever need him, he's there in a heart beat. I still remember, a little while ago, we hadn't seen each other for a few months. When he saw me he came running towards me with a smile on his face, he lifted me off the ground, spun me around and kissed my forehead and told me that he had missed me. I don't even know if that means anything? (he probably doesn't even remember this happening) He never complements anyone about how they look but the last 4-5 times I've seen him, he's been saying thinks like "Your hair looks extremely nice, I really like that shirt on you, that leather jacket looks really good on you, you look pretty today etc etc." He's also told me that he "loves me" if I was having an off day...but he meant it just as friends. I don't think it meant it in the way I wanted it too. I am not sure if he thinks of me as a sister cause he's super protective of me. He always says/jokes that he'll "break some guys legs if they want to date me." He has to approve of them first. He's asked me to visit him too and he didn't even mention bringing my brother with me. But here's the problem, just about a month ago, he started dating a girl and now they are going out. I feel like its too late anyways, but I don't even know if he likes me. Am I thinking too much into this?

HELP!

[smackie9]

For one thing you live at opposite sides of the country. There is no way he would want to invest his time in someone he can't see or be with physically so ya you missed out, for now he has met someone. Just be happy for him and you date someone locally.

[Boisdevie]

You live 3000 miles apart - it wont work

[hithere]

If he is already dating a girl don't tell him. Just be happy for him and be there just like you have been. Try to move on. It may end up working out in the end trust me. If you do get the chance though, like if they break up or he is questioning it, ask him what he thinks of you and then maybe tell him how you feel. As of now though don't tell him and just be there for him. That is all you can do.