So i have a bf, we are 9 months. I've had this guy friend for 3 years and he's always been into me but i've always seem him as a friend. He always finds an excuse to hug me and stuff, and since i'm in a relationship i feel lowkey uncomfortable when he does that...

He's been having problems with himself lately (depression) and he's opened up to me (he always mentions how great of a friend i am). He sometimes sends me hearts and shit and i don't send them back. (I feel mean but at the same time ik my bf wouldn't like that..., cos he told me before he gets jealous.., which is totally normal, i would too).

I replied to my friend "we also have fun with you! 😌, you're a great friend" and he replied saying "there's not many ppl that say that to me, you're a very good friend, i love you a 🌍❤️" and i haven't replied yet idk what to say, i don't wanna make me

bf feel uncomfortable.