Dear Keke: I Told My Guy Friend I Had A Crush On Him

I've always said it.  Girls and guys just can't be good friends.  Someone always develops stronger feelings.  Jessica decided to tell her friend about her crush on him and now things are just awkward.  Can she repair the friendship?

Dear Keke,

Last month I told my best guy friend that I had feelings for him.  Needless to say, he didn't feel he same way.  He turned me down and said he was happy with the way our friendship was.  It stung for a minute but I've licked my wounds and feel ok about it now.  However, he's been keeping his distance from me.  How do I make it not awkward between us and get our friendship back on track?

Jessica in Nampa