A female graduate school instructor has formed a friendship with a younger student who is asexual but has developed strong feelings for her. Despite their clear boundaries, the friendship has grown to include affectionate gestures like hand-holding and cuddling, although the instructor maintains a non-romantic stance. They have discussed the complexities of their relationship, especially considering the student's past trauma and occasional suicidal feelings. The instructor enjoys the time spent together, but seeks to respect their defined boundaries.
I've had exhaustive discussions about our ability to form a friendship knowing that she would like it to be more and she is very respectful of my boundaries.
It's not a romantic thing for me, but I enjoy spending time with her and gradually this has become a thing in our friendship.
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