OMG you are an idiot!

This always happens. You profess liking someone to a friend but did not go after them. Your friend says "OMG you are an idiot!".

This guy has an interesting answer.

So what? I like this girl and I don't really think the whole idea of being IN A RELATIONSHIP with her makes a difference. What if I just enjoy the process of liking her and the general feeling? Am I not allowed to do so?