What does it mean when a girl says "I hope we can still be friends"?

[TyReed]

So my girlfriend called me and broke up with me close to a month ago . she said we don't get to see each other enough Because we don't go 2 the same school and then she said "i hope we can still be friends". what does that mean ? she started talking to me on Facebook about 2 or 3 weeks ago and I Haven't talked to her since. she "like's" my Facebook status every once in a while. It's hard to get over her and stop thinking about her. Should I text her or talk to her on Facebook ? or should I just not talk to her anymore?

[passenger]

What Does It Mean When A Girl Says We Can Still Be Friends?

Once a love relationship has ended, when a girl says "we can still be friends," she suggests that she wants to keep a platonic connection with her ex. This might be done as a method to lessen the blow of the breakup or because she appreciates the person's friendship and wants to keep spending time with them.

In terms of scientific justifications, studies have revealed that men and women frequently have various reasons for maintaining friendships following a breakup. Women are more likely to keep in touch with an ex because they enjoy spending time with them and feel a strong emotional connection to them, while men are more likely to do so for practical reasons like continuing access to shared social networks. This finding comes from a study that was published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

It's important to remember that keeping up a friendship with an ex might be difficult, particularly if one or both sides still feel romantically attracted to one another. This may cause misunderstanding, envy, and upset sentiments, which could eventually harm the friendship. To maintain a strong and happy friendship, it's crucial for both parties to be upfront and honest when discussing their expectations and boundaries.

How Do You Respond To I Hope We Can Still Be Friends?

After a breakup, the phrase "I hope we can still be friends" can be perplexing and emotionally laden. But, how you respond to this statement can influence how you and that individual will interact going forward.

First of all, it's critical to understand that maintaining a friendship with an ex-partner is not always the best course of action. According to research, keeping up a close friendship with an ex might impede emotional healing and make it more difficult to move on. On the other hand, other research has shown that keeping in touch with an ex can result in greater emotions of social support and emotional intimacy.

To avoid misunderstandings and potential emotional injury, it's crucial to set up clear limits and communication expectations if you do decide to keep your ex as a friend. Start by being open and honest about your expectations for the friendship and what is off-limits. By doing this, confusion and injured sentiments may be avoided in the future.

It's also crucial to understand that it might not be practical or even viable to keep in touch with an ex. Before establishing a friendship, you or your ex may need time and space to recover and move on. In this situation, it's acceptable to put your own emotional needs first and take a break from each other.

I hope we can still be friends, and there is no right or wrong way to reply to it. In the end, it depends on your particular situation and what is emotionally healthy for you. You may handle this challenging issue with grace and compassion by being honest and establishing clear limits.

Can You Still Be Friends With A Girl You Like?

Whether or not you can be friends with a girl you like ultimately depends on the nature of your relationship, the level of emotional attachment you have, and your ability to separate romantic feelings from platonic ones.

Research suggests that men and women often have different views on opposite-sex friendships, with men more likely to see the potential for romantic interest, while women are more likely to view opposite-sex friendships as strictly platonic. However, studies have also found that men and women can maintain satisfying and fulfilling friendships without any romantic involvement.

If you find yourself developing feelings for a female friend, it's essential to communicate your intentions clearly and honestly. This can help avoid any misunderstandings or hurt feelings down the line. If the other person is not interested in pursuing a romantic relationship, it's important to respect their boundaries and focus on building a friendship based on mutual respect and trust. However, if you find that your romantic feelings are too strong to maintain a platonic friendship, it's okay to take a step back and prioritize your own emotional well-being. It's important to remember that you have the right to set boundaries and make choices that are best for you.

In conclusion, it is possible to be friends with a girl you like, but it requires open communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to prioritize the friendship over any romantic interest. If you find that your feelings are too strong to maintain a platonic friendship, it's okay to take a break and focus on your own emotional needs.

[ilisamay]

It means she wants to be friends with you she doesn't want to be with you anymore but doesn't want to lose you totally, maybe in the future her feelings will change when circumstances become different, you should change your relationship status to in a relationship if your online at same time as her and she can see it her reaction will let you know straight away if she wants you back, if she deletes you as a friend she's jealous then text say hey I notice I'm not your friend anymore on fb my mate was messing around with it other day not sure if he deleted you, anyway how's things how are you? Etc etc

[jcmrq]

Its just a coward way of breaking up (and doing it by phone doubles the cowardliness.) She just wants to protect your feelings (being optimistic.) or just feel better with herself by thinking she is not throwing you out all together. in her mind probably it makes the break up less cruel for you, since you get the left overs that fall from her new bf's table. And oh, yeah, if you are lucky you can even be her emotional tampon when he becomes an as*hole! what a deal buddy!

You should politely tell her "Of course I will he honored to be your friend from now on, have a good day." Then you go, block her out form Facebook, IM, everything, delete her phone number and break contact completely.

If you are getting constant reminders about er on Facebook, you ain't gonna get over her that easy buddy. Avoid her till you have moved on.

[martyfellow]

She's saying goodbye in a polite way! If she wanted to be friends she'd show it not use this cop-out phrase. It almost always means she's already got another guy that she prefers to you.

[nitsuj86]

It means she wants to keep you around while she "gets over" the breakup. A lot of women will miss things about the men they leave, but that doesn't mean they want to come back. They just want to have you there as an emotional tampon for her whenever she needs it, without having to be with you.

She can go out and date a bunch of new guys, and then come crying to you when it doesn't work out, or keep you as a backup.

If you don't want to be her friend. Then don't. You don't owe her anything. She left you, if I was you I would unfriend her, and move on. If she asks, just say what you said here. It's too hard, and you don't want to be just her friend. That if she really cared about you as a friend, she would let you move on.

It might be hard, I've been there before. But she ended it, that means you need to accept it, no contact, and walk away. She might try to come back, but she has already proven she can't be trusted. Find a woman that wants to be with you, not one you have to convince or play games with. Fuck this girl.

[CubsterShura]

Exactly that. Usually if I don't see myself being romantically and/or sexually involved with someone because I don't feel the connection but think he's a good person regardless I suggest that we stay in touch as friends. If I think he's not a good guy then I want nothing to do with him.

[Still-alive]

how would you feel if he told you he couldn't be friends right now because he's attracted to you and had to distance himself from you for awhile? think you would understand?

[CubsterShura]

Yeah I'd just respect that and stop talking.

[Still-alive]

excellent. yeah too many girls seem to act confused or 'betrayed' or something when a guy has to do that.

[CubsterShura]

@Still-alive it's never a wise idea to give that much importance to a man.

[melanieeeB]

Do you still have feelings for her?
If yes - don't text with her and say that you need space.
If no - do text with her.

Mostly people say that and mean = hope you don't hate me and aren't some crazy creep that will try to harm me, let's stay friendly

Sometimes people mean = let's stay friends, just friends.

I think she really meant to stay friends but again if you are not over her, say that you can't be friends with her right now and don't have contact with her!

[melanieeeB]

*if no - do text with her, IF you feel comfortable and want to but only if you truly don't have feelings for her or hope it might be something again, cause that will not happen! It is over.

[prettymuscle]

she wants to be friends because maybe she found someone eles and wants to use you as a back up plan in the future, do not agree to a friend ship because if you do you will fall in the friendship zone lol

[SeriouslyFunny00]

Most of the time it means: "if next guy doesn't work out, I hope I could still go back to you" 🙄😂

[Sour-rose]

It means just that. "Let's be friends." Meaning there's no bad blood between you and no hard feelings. Aaand if you don't wanna... then it might hurt her. But i'm sure you're not dating a baby, so she'll be fine

[katiesmuff]

Simply means she just dumped someone and trying to save face by with the hope we can stay friends

[coachTanthony]

She means I hope there is no hard feelings. Nobody really wants to be friends. lol

[In_Trance]

It means she doesn't want you to think she's a bad person, but she's still moving on to another dick because you weren't good enough.


You're not friends and never will be


What school do you go to at 39 anyway?

[exitseven]

It means she knows she has broke your heart and wants to say something that will make her feel less like a jerk.

[red324]

Everytime they say that I've never heard from them again

[boobliker]

mostly I want to get as much out of you as poss. before you wake-up to what she is doing

[captain_voidwalker]

It means she wants to cut off the sex but still exploit your wallet

[anon1903]

It's dumb to be friends with your exes. 🤷‍♂️

[sweet_18]

It means she still wants to be friends with you.

[DocClassic]

but she's got her head up in some fantasy land if she thinks its really gunna happen...

[sweet_18]

Why can't it happen?

[ctagaan]

Don't expect too much from her. She treasures you still and mean that she still want to be your friend. She cherishes you that way and don't want to lose you completely. She still cares for you,but try to be casual to her as she want it to. Lower down your pride.

[NostalgiaSenpi]

It's letting you down easy

[Gabriel-Chicanito]

She wants t' stay in good terms with you.

[Jmmmfi4]

You're 39 and still in school?

[JamesRandiDebates]

Move on