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How do you go from that friend to someone special?

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In my experience being the friend and wishing you were the boyfriend is a kind of torture. And if she's spent enough time with you and has any kind of intuition - and she must do, she's a woman! - she probably already suspects how you feel.

How about doing something that doesn't put her on the spot? Send her a card or flowers, or both! That way, if you make her day she can get in touch straight away - and if not, she can think about how to let you down gently.

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act gay that seems to work then come out and let her know that your not

ok a list of movies to watch
anything with molly ringwal
anything with freddy prince
10 things i hate about you

try those out


Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge
http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com

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these are the most interesting responses i have ever heard.

you all are like a thread away from raping the girls by getting them loaded, using the girls by getting them pregnant, its crazy what im reading.

i was going to try to approach them by having a civil conversation or watching a specific movie with them that portrayed exactly what is going on between us....

i'm just kidding, but very interesting responses!



Blue Skies

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Anyone notice how the dz.com techie geeks aren't giving any advice on picking up women? :)

It is because of the old rule of college selection "engineer = virgin". ;)

"So, you're an engineer. That must be fascinating. What do you do at work?"
"I've been figuring out a way to use analog waveforms to..."
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:ph34r:

"We should go to the Museum of Science and Industry some time. They are running a new show on nano technology and digital movie splicing..."

:D

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Hey now!!! I resemble that remark...all but one or two....:)

and I love the Museum of Science and Industry buddy....dont make me have to hurt you when i get down there in April :D
She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway."
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Honey....Bill wouldn't put up a fight if you turned him over your knee.



Who said anything about a spankin ? :ph34r:
She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway."
eeneR
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I would venture to say you can't do anything about it...you can't force attraction or being more than friends, if it's not already naturally there.

That being said, it's good to remain friends for awhile before you start dating each other, but then again....if you are both REALLY attracted to each other, it may be impossible to JUST stay friends:D:D:D:$


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Back to the topic... (not that spankings aren't a good topic in and of themselves)

You know what to do... tell her. Don't wait for the "right moment" or setting up subtle clues.... Let her know, because both you and her deserve that honesty. If it ends up being just a friendship, cherish that. Friendships can be the most important thing with the most heartfelt emotions. If it's more.... enjoy every second. Don't let the opportunity for happiness pass....

Karen

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I've done that once. Had a friend...we decided to start dating...went back to being just friends.

Let her know that you're interested in more but be willing to accept that she may not be. The friendship can still be maintained even if she says no. And if you do end up dating and for whatever reason break up, the friendship can still be enjoyed and maintained.
Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

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Was somebody's ears burning there? :D

"I was drawn to this thread by a movement in the Force..."



Yea well, I added my .02 already on the specific topic. :D Been down that road not that long ago...have the t-shirt and the rejection slap to show :D (was not litterally slaped, though ego took a hit ;)) But still friends...;) You never ask you never know. They may have been wondering about it too...but assumed the same way. "Nah they just like me as a friend".

Life is about taking risks....if you dont take them you will never proceed. Just imagine how boring life would be if ya didnt take them at all? Feelings will heal in time, you just never know unless you try.

Oh and I cant hear the ringing in my ears as my headphones are on...and tunes blaring :D
She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway."
eeneR
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I agree with everyone who says "just get it out there.' It's very possible to go back to being "just friends" but you may have to set some boundaries. I had a situation like this last year - I put myself out there and confessed my feelings; he didn't share them, but we managed to stay friends. I did, however, have to darw the line when he was asking me for advice on what to do about his feelings for my friend (basically said - don't fuck with my head and my friendship with her - that topic is off-limits.) It's worked out fine, we're good friends now, and my feelings have totally faded.

But it can be awkward and you have to respect the boundaries if she lays them down for you.
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

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Anyone notice how the dz.com techie geeks aren't giving any advice on picking up women? :)


hey now i am one of those techie geeks. i am a computer tech
i just happen to have a way with the ladies



Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge
http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com

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Anyone notice how the dz.com techie geeks aren't giving any advice on picking up women? :)

It is because of the old rule of college selection "engineer = virgin". ;)

"So, you're an engineer. That must be fascinating. What do you do at work?"
"I've been figuring out a way to use analog waveforms to..."
""
:ph34r:

"We should go to the Museum of Science and Industry some time. They are running a new show on nano technology and digital movie splicing..."

:D



HEY! Nanotech is where it's at... lots of girls dig it,
engineer girls anyway.

"'Someday is not a day in my week'"

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HEY! Nanotech is where it's at... lots of girls dig it,
engineer girls anyway.



:D Umm... yeah. Lots of girls. ;)

"Hey, what are you doing Friday night? I got a new version of Redhat. Want to help me install it? Then we can exchange bodily fluids."
:D



Are you making fun of geek girls again >:( I happen to be one damnit. :P

"No I dont wanna download your hard drive" :D
She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway."
eeneR
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Pick up the phone and call her. Confessions/requests like that are easier over the phone because you don't have to look the person in the eye, so things can be less awkward. If she's uncomfortable, it'll be easier for her to make an excuse and end the conversation. If she says no, tell her the conversation never happened, and act like it. She'll be uncomfortable around you for a little while, but if you keep treating her strictly as a friend, eventually you'll get back to the comfortable friendship you have now.

If you don't say anything, she'll eventually pick up on it, and things will get really uncomfortable.

Also, consider that she might feel the same for you, but think that YOU just want a friend. You never know.

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