So I met girl 1 at a show. We hung out and talked at the merch tent for awhile. I thought she was the bees knees and was obviously attracted to her. The feeling was mutual; she asked me to come watch her play at an open mic night in her home town later next week; so we exchanged phone numbers. We texted each other and decided that we couldn’t wait till next week, so we met up at a Starbucks and later made out like bandits in the back of my truck. I began to learn that I have been confused. She wasn’t the girl I thought she was, and our relationship was turning into something purely physical (something you would have already guessed if you read our text messages). Girls you will hate me for this but I wanted to see her again. Physically I wanted her, to touch her, and hold her. It’s not like she had a bad personality or anything she was super sweet and good hearted… just not for me ya know? So here’s where things get even more sticky. . .
I get to the café where she is performing, and meet her best friend (girl 2). Girl 1 goes up on stage and as she is going through her set, her best friend and I start talking. Girl 1 gets done with her set and has to take off. So I walk her to her car and kiss her on the cheek. For the rest of the evening girl 2 and I talk in the café, and when it closed we went outside and kept talking for even longer. THIS girl really is the bees knees. We had in-depth conversation, she is intelligent, and witty, and funny. She has goals and dreams where the first girl just kind of goes with the wind ya know?
The problem, if ya can’t already tell, is this: girl 1 thinks I’m the best thing since sliced bread even though I have never reciprocated the complement. She is very wonderful and super sweet. But girl 2 has depth! I really want to get to know her. However the only reason I met girl 2 was because I was taking advantage of girl 1. So if I come clean I lose both! Look I know I'm the guilty one. I never should have pursued the first girl, but is their anyway I can salvage a friendship with them?
sometimes unlikely situations work out. I would come clean to girl 1 as soon as possible, you don't have to mention your feelings about girl 2, because girl 2 really doesn't have anything to do with you not wanting to be with girl 1. then, just go with the flow, if they both still want to be friends with you, then continue your friendships, and possibly the friendship with girl 2 may develop into something more. but there is really no hurry. if you can maintain a friendship with girl 2 without turning it into a relationship right away, that would probably be best, I mean, look how it turned out when you didn't wait.
This is the best answer. girl 2 has nothing to do with my feelings for girl 1. All I need to do is man up tell girl 1 that I don't want to date her. . .in the nicest way possible... <-----not gonna be fun. . . and hopefully continue to hang out with them at a strictly platonic level. New question: How would you want someone that basically used you to come clean?? - A month ago
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I wouldn't want them to tell me they used me, that's for sure. I think you should just tell her that you don't see the relationship with her going any farther romantically, but you would still like a friendship to continue, then maybe invite her to go bowling, or to the movies. don't tell her that you aren't in a position in your life to have a gf, because those words will come back to haunt you if girl 2 ends up wanting to date you. - A month ago
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Yes just say you don't think your ready for a relationship say you have a lot on your mind and girls only make your mind scatter. Say you still would like to be good friends with them that way you could be friends with them and still maybe get a little action too. Girls will be girls and guys will be guys.
I admire you for at least admitting you didn't exactly do the right thing here. Takes a real person to realize that.
Anyways...the friendship is really out of your hands. It's up to them to decide on what they want to do with it. That's really all I can tell you as I don't know the least bit about these girls' personalities. I just hope everything works out for the best for all of you.
Thanks, I think this is true. All I can really do is be honest with them - A month ago
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What do you do? well, you pay the bill, man! I messed with guys and that turned out really nasty, and I deserved every single tear I cried... and I cried a lot. But in the end, it made me a better person. So be a man, take the punch and learn from it.
No,not unless you want to ruin both of thier friendship! you can absolutely not like a girl and then like her best friend and then all of a sudden say that you want to be friends with both of them. I say you decide and clearly think (and think ) about what girl you'd much rather be friends with ,because you just can't be friends with both fo them itll cause problems for them. I say just pick one girl and be "just" friends with her.That way even if stuff ends up happening between you it won't affect the other chick!
I fail to see where you are "not ready for a relationship". The thing is, you are young- as am I. Dont tie yourself down just yet; speaking of this situation individually here's my advice.
Girl 1: Sweet or not, she isn't what your looking for. Simply put trying to get her physically but not emotionally rarely works, and if it does- she will come ranting towards you like a vulture to raw meat. Separate your life from the problem in the picture, but respectfully. Have some taste about the situation to depict what to say and what not to say to ease the pain of "letting you go" from her situation.
Girl 2: As normally I would oppose dating her friend, you do find her very depth-full. This makes for a sticky situation because #1 she could be testing your faithful-ness to her friend, thus "playing an act" or #2 Girl 1 will become more powerful as girl 2 barely knows you, making it hard to date her.
In order to further experiment, primarily you must know what you want. Are you really ready to sit down and commit? or is "playing the field" a better option merely to identify yourself? I don't think you should "play the field" but if you were to call it, for lack of a better term, "flirting with aquaintances" then I would approve more-so of your motives. Make it known that you don't want a relationship but instead that you really like her depth (be clear on that) and mention up-front that you are attracted to her but would like to socialize more rather than jumping into a comittment - ANY GIRL would appreciate that as a piece of truth.
In the end, stop playing girl 1. I'm sorry to say it but you know you are. Additionally I'm not trying to be rude but just give you my advice. I really hope everything works out and I thank you for reading my response.
Best Regards, ~ArtistBBoy
P.s. to my fellow followers it has been a while and I will check in periodically to write answers only. :)
First off I find it strange that you have a fan base.. I find it stranger that you write to them 'en mass' while commenting on my question. . . further still if you are one of these supposed "followers" and you are reading this because of artistBBoy, I find you the strangest of all. . and I urge you not to drink the coolaid. . . but seriously ---------> - A month ago
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All in good jest though (: and thanks for calling a spade a spade I agree with your assessment. I do admit that I've been playing this girl and I want to set things straight. I don’t know why you think I’m looking to settle down though. I just do not wish to dilute my character with selfish flings. Most great relationships, in my opinion, are built off strong friendships first. - A month ago
Wen you meet a girl, you try to get her friends on your good side, so they can help smooth the path. (Note to girls: if you want to meet a guy, meet him ALONE. Otherwise, there's an excellent chance he and your friends will hook up accidentally/on purpose/accidentally on purpose.)
There's a bankshot chance that this can work, but mark me: this his high risk, with poor odds. But sometimes lightning strikes.
Here's what you do: Keep dating girl 1. Keep it physical, keep it casual. Don't make her a girlfriend. In the meantime--and this will be the tricky bit--keep seeing girl 2, dropping lots of hints that you're purely physical with girl 1, and you want to spend time getting to know a girl with depth--like her.
How this works depends on how much girl 2 really likes you, and how brave she is. You're asking her to betray her friend, and if this works, prepare for girl 1 to go positively apesh*t. But, love is risk; if Ms. 2 is worth it, walk through some fire for her and prove it.
I don't like this. You want me to continue deceiving girl 1 so that I can have a better shot with girl 2? It's dishonest and I doubt girl 2 would go along with it if she knew what I was up to. - A month ago
I can see how things might get awkward since both girls are friends, but dating more than one girl at a time is nothing to feel guilty for.
Did you tell Girl 1 that you're exclusive? Did you act exclusive? Unless you've been dating her for 6 months, there's no reason you can't date other women. There is no Unspoken understanding that Sex = Exclusive, so get that sh*t out of your head.
Where you MUST be careful is the overlap of these two girls.
You must never lie about one to the other.
Feeling guilty means you have crossed some boundary you've set for yourself, but I'm guessing that if you did some introspection that boundary isn't real. Perhaps somewhere in your body you feel it's wrong to date multiple girls, because it's some how like lying.
But it's not, unless you ARE lying.
I've dated up to 4 different girls at a time, while sleeping with two of them, and I had no feelings of guilt at all.
Know why? Because I didn't lie about it. I never pretended like I was exclusive with any of them... I was very clear up front about my intentions - "I'm single and dating with the expectation of finding that someone special. But sex does not equal exclusive."
Being open and honest will surprise you. It gives her the choice to continue dating you, or not. But she'll have no reason to feel tricked or angry if you've been upfront and open from the very beginning.
And is sounds like you're still at the beginning of these two friendships.
To simplify you can stop dating Girl 1?
If she asks why just explain that you think she's getting too attached to you, when you're not looking for that. She just might be fine with you dating other girls, because she's likely dating other guys.
You'd be surprised at how open women are to simple dating rules at the beginning, and why shouldn't they be? These girls don't mind dating multiple guys. All they expect is that you're honest about it up front.
Insightful Robby thanks. I don't have trouble with dating multiple girls. I have done that many times. The mistake I made, and you called it out very squarely, is I let girl 1 get too attached to me. Now I'm trying to find a way to not break her heart. But I need to be honest.. and quick. - A month ago
Okay try this. Honestly I envy you I'm a little scared to even get into that situation I mean talking to girls to go there BUT I do have an idea.
Tell the girl its not working out. Apologize and say it just doesn't feel like it usually would, compliment her and apologize DO NOT mention her friend lol because she's gonna hate her friend.
Before you do all this make sure you can get in touch with her friend and just ask how she's doing and what not. Try to work it out and talk with her then change the subject and get indepth like you usually do :). The rest will flow on its own just be smart it can get bad if you guys date too early. But its worse if you think of it too late.
"girl 1 thinks I’m the best thing since sliced bread even though I have never reciprocated the complement."
Oh you reciprocated the compliment alright pal. Multiple times in fact according to the info provided. I can tell you to be honest, but let's call a spade a spade: you won't be honest with these two. It appears that you are f***ed, and royally at that. But if this girl really is the , then just tell her you want to get to know her, and drop girl 1. That's all you can do, but because they are friends it might turn out splotchy.
Horrible...Is all I can say. Do yoiu really want to ruin these girls' friendship with each other? You say you like them both in a different way or you like girl#2the most..and she could potentially be the bees knees4u..then think about it. HER feelings.This isn't about JUST you.Put yourself in their shoes..u were in love w/this girl&she used u.she left u2be w/ur bff or cheated of you w/him....wud hurt HUH?if ur not into#1 don't be selfish.If this is too much for u.Leave both stay friends NOTHING more. - A month ago
Oops I thought I was commenting O.o I'm new srry but I was also agreeing with you too xD - A month ago
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Neko I hear ya loud and clear.. I understand your perspective which is why I am here in the first place. Its not about me. I'm not the one getting hurt here. If I have to miss out on an opportunity to be with a great girl to avoid breaking another girls heart then so be it. I don't want to be a selfish. - A month ago
Selfish would be not stating your not into her - it will cause for a divorce/breakup down the road. You need communication and you won't have that with someone your not into. - A month ago
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