What does "playing wingman" mean?

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So I really like this guy and he tells me all the time that he really likes me too. We live kinda far from each other and don't get to see each other very often. Last week we were talking and found out that we wouldn't be able to see each other this past weekend, but that we were going to try to see each other this weekend coming up. Today I was talking to him and asked if I was going to get to see him this weekend and he said that he might have to work. He then said that he might also have to "play wingman for his buddy." What exactly does this mean? Is he going on a double date with his friend? Or is he just trying to set his friend up with someone?

Answer 1

Musical546 | 379 opinions shared on Flirting topic.

Yoda

yeah. playing wingman means helping a guy friend out on a date or something... could mean setting them up. could mean going on the date to help ease discomfort. but all he's doing is helping his friend.

Asker

+1 y
So it doesn't necessarily mean that he wants to do it? It's just like a favor?
Musical546

+1 y
it means that he is loyal to his friend and wants/needs to help him. perhaps he owes him one. perhaps he's just a nice and loyal guy. who knows. xD
Asker

+1 y
Ok, thank you for the answer! :)

Answer 2

Asker

So it doesn't necessarily mean that he wants to do it? It's just like a favor?

Answer 3

Musical546

it means that he is loyal to his friend and wants/needs to help him. perhaps he owes him one. perhaps he's just a nice and loyal guy. who knows. xD

Answer 4

Asker

Ok, thank you for the answer! :)

Answer 5

sexyasianboi26 | 324 opinions shared on Flirting topic.

Guru

Simply it means he's buddy will be getting some a** while he doesn't get any. Bestfriends do it, close friends, childhood friends, its pretty common amongst men. Little sacrifices, you know.

Asker

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Do you think he would try to do anything with the girl he'll be with on this double date thing? Like say the girl he's with tries to do something, would most guys just go with it or not want to do anything since they're just supposed to be the wingman?
sexyasianboi26

+1 y
If they are driving two cars then yes. Because most likely the wingman will go home not drunk, and be most likely be the one driving and picking up his buddy.
Asker

+1 y
Sorry I'm a little confused, did you mean yes he would do something? Or yes to not wanting to do anything because he's the wingman?
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sexyasianboi26

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Not wanting to do because he's the wingman. In these cases wingmen are only there to support their friend, play roles, double date, ease up a date, make sure nothing goes wrong. Sometimes a wingman can hookup with a wingwoman, it may not be that night but maybe later next week. I think you are worrying too much, at least know this that your guy has LOYALTY to his friend. How many friends would help you win your guys heart? hmm exactly..
Asker

+1 y
Oh OK, that makes a lot of sense, thank you! :)

Answer 6

Asker

Do you think he would try to do anything with the girl he'll be with on this double date thing? Like say the girl he's with tries to do something, would most guys just go with it or not want to do anything since they're just supposed to be the wingman?

Answer 7

sexyasianboi26

If they are driving two cars then yes. Because most likely the wingman will go home not drunk, and be most likely be the one driving and picking up his buddy.

Answer 8

Asker

Sorry I'm a little confused, did you mean yes he would do something? Or yes to not wanting to do anything because he's the wingman?

Answer 9

sexyasianboi26

Not wanting to do because he's the wingman. In these cases wingmen are only there to support their friend, play roles, double date, ease up a date, make sure nothing goes wrong. Sometimes a wingman can hookup with a wingwoman, it may not be that night but maybe later next week. I think you are worrying too much, at least know this that your guy has LOYALTY to his friend. How many friends would help you win your guys heart? hmm exactly..

Answer 10

Asker

Oh OK, that makes a lot of sense, thank you! :)

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