Or would you never be able to be her friend in the same way because you’d question every action?
The answer will vary depending on each man's perspective, but in general, some men may feel that accepting an invitation from a woman they only like as a friend could compromise their emotional independence.
I value emotional independence and the freedom to be yourself without the need to depend on another person, especially a woman.
Therefore, if a man accepts an invitation from a woman he only likes as a friend, he could be getting involved in an emotional and social dynamic that could be counterproductive to his goals of freedom and autonomy.
Also, accepting an invitation from a woman they only like as a friend could raise emotional expectations in the woman and compromise the friendship they already had.
While things may be able to go back to the way they were after the date, it's also possible that the dynamics of the friendship may change and the relationship may become awkward or strained.
In short, accepting an invitation from a woman they only like as a friend could compromise the emotional independence and friendship they already had.
Therefore, some men may prefer to maintain an emotional distance and avoid getting involved in a dating dynamic with a female friend.
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Things can definitely go back to normal. And actually yes, I have had the experience of thinking it was the best decision I ever made... for a few years than found out maybe it wasn't the best decision ever. No regrets though.
And there have been people who had this be the best decision ever. They just are disproportionately unlikely to be on GAG.
So you should go for it. You'd be stupid not to. What risks are worth taking if not this (specific) risk right here?
I don't know how he feels. But I know you should do this. I hope you do. 🙂
No, but most guys won't be friends if they didn't have feelings, depending on how u became friends. Regardless of the outcome, I say go for it because it will hurt to hold it in and just not knowing is a stress. What if he gets a new girlfriend? That will hurt. I say just say it… but be ready for a “no” and also wouldn’t it be hard for u to stay friends at that point?
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That's a tough one. Probably not. It could but what it would require is for her to end up liking some other guy and to start going out with him. Once her heart is on someone else and she is over you then you could probably rekindle the buddy/pal friendship. Otherwise it would be hard to go back.
Shooters gotta shoot though. If you have feelings you've got to tell them. You can't hide this stuff to "save" the friendship. You've go to go for what you want.
No we can't or say we couldn't really get back to how we were see when we get into relationship we express and expose a lot more than we do in normal friendship. I had an experience and i swear they were the best 6months of my life but after that was just hell and then she also becomes a problem for potential relationship like the girl could say why are you talking to your ex daily?
If she only wants friendship then I would not mind that.
I would go out with them, anyway. To be that close would require her to tick several of the things I look for in a partner, such as loyalty and common interests.
It would not bother me. And I would totally still be her friend if it didn't work out.
I would give her a chance. We should respect others feelings too. We don't know when we will be on the side as they are now.
I don't take girls that much seriously...
I go with the flow.. if she wants to be friend than yes if i m free.Well see there's a problem there... I would never be friends with a girl
Not at your age
Nope. Normalcy is gone.
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