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You know the feeling but you are still confused about you feelings. I think it’s awkward and hard.
Because you don’t know if they’re doing things to be nice or they’re doing anything this week is it want to be with you still
Probably not. They're always going to want more than friendship and you don't, or at least are confused. If you're confused, you have to decide... friend or more. You can't sit on the fence. It's not fair to them... or to you.
As long as the one with romantic feelings doesn't make it uncomfortable and the person without those feelings don't use it to their advantage (friend zone).
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I tried to be but he didn't want to be or even know how to be.
I would have always given him the time of day of he just remained my friend.
But what he said to me was we're not friends.
So when I thought about that I realised that it's true we're not. We have nothing in common so that's why we don't spend time together doing anything fun, he doesn't consider me to be family that's why I haven't met his family. And be doesn't even treat me like a confidant and does t tell me any deep secrets or anything dear to him.
So when I ended it I let him know all the things above and that if he find anyone else he would find someone to which he does consider at least to be one of those things.
Because I know I went hard for him in everything I did.
That's difficult. I wholeheartedly believe men and women can be friends, just friends. But if one person has very deep feelings, and wants more, it's a very difficult judgment call whether the other should gently push them to detach themselves and instead focus their energy on finding someone else, who is available. I don't think it's the right, or maybe responsibility, of the second person to decide this, but maybe for the other's benefit, it might be the best thing for them? Though the first person may feel that they should be the ones to decide what they can handle. And they don't want to lose that friend, who is important to them.
I've been on both ends of this. It's never clear, how it should be handled. I've been pushed away, and done the pushing away. But very clear communication, by both parties, can maturely find its way through this delicate matter of the heart.
I don't want to say it is impossible but it is v. difficult in my opinion. I have tried it and it gets weird and awkward. Like "ok I will go along with that for now, but I'm hoping that in a month or two you will see how devoted I am and you'll realize you do love me." Or if not him feeling that way, me being suspicious he feels that way. It just ends up fizzling where we say we'll always be friends and always care about each other but then we stop seeing each other. The last time I ended up saying "I love you, just not the way you want" and he said it was too painful to hang out.
I think many of you misinterpret what a friendship is. One person sharing deep feelings for the other is not a friendship. That is unrequited love.
And having feelings for someone doesn't imply they do things for the sake of hoping for a returned favor. Having true altruistic feelings means trusting the other person, feeling vulnerable, feeling connected and having a compelling desire for the others' happiness. Naturally this involves a reciprocating action that generally consummates in some form of a relationship.
This is why a true, close friendship between opposite sexes is impossible.
Yes, it is possible.
But, at the same time, both of you must be on the same page for the friendship and what exactly happens in that.
I think that is it.
After you know that the other person likes you, I would just make it clear with them and then, would list out the things that are allowed in the friendship.
You know, sort of limitations.
Yeah if you do it's probably because you know they like you and you can get daily dopamine drip validation from them.
No because if I didn't feel the same way I would pick up that they're 'too into me" and it would just feel awkward for me. I've been in this situation before and it didn't end well, he ended up stalking me.
No I could not. When one likes the other more than as a friend, it serves neither's best intrest. Its like Rihannas music video unfaithful. Living a lie just hurts everyone.
“Could I”?, obviously yes. Those kinds of feelings are pretty conducive to friendship.
Would i? Nope. I’m not tryna take advantage of anyone and i’m not willing to set someone up to take advantage of me.
Yes if the bond is important and we have a great relationship/friendship. I don’t see why not.
I guess, if the person isn’t trying to get with you but has feelings for you, and you both are okay with wanting friendship, and understand that it will only be friendship, I say go for it.
u I prefer a genuine friendship...
and not to have some infatuated with me and for them to have to trouble themselves every time I am around or NOT around, I would not feel good about that
No. Unless you plan on returning those feelings. That’s why telling your friend you like them is a risk. You can’t look at each other the same anymore, the vibe is different now.
Yes I can. Though it might be feel awkward sometimes as long as he will not cross the boundaries of being a friend, why not right?
I could but I wouldn't. Out of sight out of mind, it's better for unlucky one.
Yeah, I'm not gonna lose friends just because they like me more than average. I'd probably actually date them, but assuming that wasn't an option for some reason, I'd still be friends.
That's torture. Stop it. Let that man go.
If its a girl, she will always stay until she finds someone
friends, yes. but can’t be a lover if i don’t have the same feelings.
as long as you both know the score and can deal with it
I wouldn't know, as no one's made it known that they had deep feelings for me.
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