Awkward love

This is the first time I have ever looked for online advice, but i feel like this isn't really something I can go to my friends or family about because it is to awkward. I'm 21 years old and female. My best friend is practically my sister, we've known each other our whole lives, we even shared a cot when we were babies and our families would visit each other. My problem now is, that for the past year almost, iv had strong feelings for her uncle. He isn't her uncle by blood, but still, he's her uncle. She recently had her 21st birthday party and he was there of course. nothing happened at all between us but i could really feel a strong connection. The only reason I haven't acted on it is because of her. She is my best friend in the whole world, but he is perfect for me. He likes all the same things I do which is rare as I am usually the weirdo of the group because of my music, television, movie and book preferences. I should also point out that he is 37. I have tried over the past year to stop feeling how I feel. But when you have such strong feelings for someone, it's easier said than done. I'm just so lost right now.

You can't help who you are attracted to, it's what you do or don't do about it that can affect other people. As you have said she is like a sister, he's her uncle ish & you are only 21 ! You have your whole life ahead of you to meet people, if you want to remain friends you have to forget about him or tell her your feelings towards him, but you may lose her. I would suggest widening your circle of friends to find people around your own age with the same interests & if she is like a sister she will help you to do this.