Topic: Are we just friends?
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Mon 01/12/09 11:08 PM



yeah...actually..as much as most of the ppl replied to my post suggested me to "just ask him," i am more leaning towards not asking him...i dont want to take the "initiative" and risk ruining things...

it's just that i'm really afraid of getting hurt in the end..so part of me tells myself to pull away from him before it's too late..


Why should he be willing to put it on the line if you aren't as willing?

While i don't suggest driving him over, in a truck with a bummer sticker saying "LOVE ME 4EVER", i do suggest it's time to find out the answer. You have already decided you would like to pursue this to some degree, so why not pursue it?

Let's play the odds, you gamble-
Worst case scenario - he gets uncomfortable and ends any relationship you had. Well to be honest if you start pushing him away that's the end result anyway.
Best case scenario - you are happy FOREVER.

Games are overrated. Opportunities lost while people try to read other peoples minds.. don't lose yours. Just another point of view to consider.

Best of luck



It's the man's responsibility to make the moves. If she makes the first move, it'll mean she is in the lead. She doesn't want to be the man in the relationship for the rest of her life.

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Mon 01/12/09 11:11 PM
You met him on the site? This site? If so, the conversation explaining this thread might be a little more awkward than the conversation you are asking about...


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Mon 01/12/09 11:19 PM




yeah...actually..as much as most of the ppl replied to my post suggested me to "just ask him," i am more leaning towards not asking him...i dont want to take the "initiative" and risk ruining things...

it's just that i'm really afraid of getting hurt in the end..so part of me tells myself to pull away from him before it's too late..


Why should he be willing to put it on the line if you aren't as willing?

While i don't suggest driving him over, in a truck with a bummer sticker saying "LOVE ME 4EVER", i do suggest it's time to find out the answer. You have already decided you would like to pursue this to some degree, so why not pursue it?

Let's play the odds, you gamble-
Worst case scenario - he gets uncomfortable and ends any relationship you had. Well to be honest if you start pushing him away that's the end result anyway.
Best case scenario - you are happy FOREVER.

Games are overrated. Opportunities lost while people try to read other peoples minds.. don't lose yours. Just another point of view to consider.

Best of luck



It's the man's responsibility to make the moves. If she makes the first move, it'll mean she is in the lead. She doesn't want to be the man in the relationship for the rest of her life.



I've actually taken MANY initiatives in the past with other guys...and it never have a good turnout...

so while i dont think it's necessarily a man's "responsibility" to make the move...I'm really starting to doubt if it's a bad thing for a girl to make the first move..

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Mon 01/12/09 11:20 PM

You met him on the site? This site? If so, the conversation explaining this thread might be a little more awkward than the conversation you are asking about...



haha nah..i didn't meet him on this site..i purposely use this forum though, so that he'd wouldn't know how i feel =p

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Mon 01/12/09 11:21 PM
Why are you rushing things? Maybe he's just trying to get to know you first. That's why so many relationships end quickly because people are in such a rush to "make them happen." Either it will happen or it won't. Trust me, the best way to get rid of a guy, as either a friend or a potential boyfriend is to rush into things and start pushing for a relationship. That scares guys. So if I were you, I'd just keep talking to him, and like daydreamer said, just enjoy it while it lasts and try not to read too much into it. Take it one day at a time. Nothing lasts forever anyway, so you might as well have fun while it lasts. Best of luck.drinker

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Mon 01/12/09 11:23 PM
Edited by JoeW99 on Mon 01/12/09 11:25 PM




It's the man's responsibility to make the moves. If she makes the first move, it'll mean she is in the lead. She doesn't want to be the man in the relationship for the rest of her life.



So you are saying there has never been a female that has approached you?

To base anything in a relationship nowadays on gender is archaic at best. Games are best left for childern. Don't think i would tell her to straight up ask him ( the hammer to the face technique was never my favorite ) but see no harm in her feeling him out. Take it slow.




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Mon 01/12/09 11:25 PM
One thing is for sure, there is always one that takes the male role and one that takes the female role no matter what private parts are involved.



Chew on that drinker


Good luck.

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Mon 01/12/09 11:27 PM

One thing is for sure, there is always one that takes the male role and one that takes the female role no matter what private parts are involved.



Chew on that drinker


Good luck.


Lol drinker

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Mon 01/12/09 11:30 PM

Why are you rushing things? Maybe he's just trying to get to know you first. That's why so many relationships end quickly because people are in such a rush to "make them happen." Either it will happen or it won't. Trust me, the best way to get rid of a guy, as either a friend or a potential boyfriend is to rush into things and start pushing for a relationship. That scares guys. So if I were you, I'd just keep talking to him, and like daydreamer said, just enjoy it while it lasts and try not to read too much into it. Take it one day at a time. Nothing lasts forever anyway, so you might as well have fun while it lasts. Best of luck.drinker


mm thats true...maybe i am rushing things...lol i've always been known for not having patience...ok..i guess i'm gonna try to just have fun with him for now!! patience patience patience!
thanks!

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Mon 01/12/09 11:32 PM
Edited by ArtGurl on Mon 01/12/09 11:33 PM
I would only hope that you watch your motivation. Your entire profile states you are only here to get over someone else. Do not lead this man on either. It wouldn't be fair.

There is nothing wrong with friendship especially while you are healing...in fact, it is the responsible thing to do in my opinion. If there is more to be explored with him it will become obvious.

There is no rush ... enjoy the friendship...


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Mon 01/12/09 11:33 PM


Why are you rushing things? Maybe he's just trying to get to know you first. That's why so many relationships end quickly because people are in such a rush to "make them happen." Either it will happen or it won't. Trust me, the best way to get rid of a guy, as either a friend or a potential boyfriend is to rush into things and start pushing for a relationship. That scares guys. So if I were you, I'd just keep talking to him, and like daydreamer said, just enjoy it while it lasts and try not to read too much into it. Take it one day at a time. Nothing lasts forever anyway, so you might as well have fun while it lasts. Best of luck.drinker


mm thats true...maybe i am rushing things...lol i've always been known for not having patience...ok..i guess i'm gonna try to just have fun with him for now!! patience patience patience!
thanks!


you're welcome. i hope it works out for you.flowerforyou

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Mon 01/12/09 11:34 PM

I would only hope that you watch your motivation. Your entire profile states you are only here to get over someone else. Do not lead this man on either. It wouldn't be fair.

There is nothing wrong with friendship especially while you are healing...in fact, it is the responsible thing to do in my opinion. If there is more to be explored with him it will become obvious.

There is no rush ...


imo


yeah i know wat you mean, my profile is kinda outdated...i've really moved on....and i'm not using him or leading him on...thanks for reminding me though! =)

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Mon 01/12/09 11:34 PM




yeah...actually..as much as most of the ppl replied to my post suggested me to "just ask him," i am more leaning towards not asking him...i dont want to take the "initiative" and risk ruining things...

it's just that i'm really afraid of getting hurt in the end..so part of me tells myself to pull away from him before it's too late..


Why should he be willing to put it on the line if you aren't as willing?

While i don't suggest driving him over, in a truck with a bummer sticker saying "LOVE ME 4EVER", i do suggest it's time to find out the answer. You have already decided you would like to pursue this to some degree, so why not pursue it?

Let's play the odds, you gamble-
Worst case scenario - he gets uncomfortable and ends any relationship you had. Well to be honest if you start pushing him away that's the end result anyway.
Best case scenario - you are happy FOREVER.

Games are overrated. Opportunities lost while people try to read other peoples minds.. don't lose yours. Just another point of view to consider.

Best of luck



It's the man's responsibility to make the moves. If she makes the first move, it'll mean she is in the lead. She doesn't want to be the man in the relationship for the rest of her life.


just curious to know what it means for the woman to be the man in the relationship?

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Mon 01/12/09 11:38 PM


I would only hope that you watch your motivation. Your entire profile states you are only here to get over someone else. Do not lead this man on either. It wouldn't be fair.

There is nothing wrong with friendship especially while you are healing...in fact, it is the responsible thing to do in my opinion. If there is more to be explored with him it will become obvious.

There is no rush ...


imo


yeah i know wat you mean, my profile is kinda outdated...i've really moved on....and i'm not using him or leading him on...thanks for reminding me though! =)



all the best to you flowerforyou

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Mon 01/12/09 11:40 PM



just curious to know what it means for the woman to be the man in the relationship?





The woman takes on the man's role...

Her:
Disciplinarian,
Decision maker,
Finance Keeper,
Bill Payer


Him:
Cook,
Clean,
Submissive

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Mon 01/12/09 11:43 PM




just curious to know what it means for the woman to be the man in the relationship?





The woman takes on the man's role...

Her:
Disciplinarian,
Decision maker,
Finance Keeper,
Bill Payer


Him:
Cook,
Clean,
Submissive


ah, you're one of those men, huh?laugh laugh laugh

thanks for clarifying.:wink:

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Mon 01/12/09 11:48 PM





just curious to know what it means for the woman to be the man in the relationship?





The woman takes on the man's role...

Her:
Disciplinarian,
Decision maker,
Finance Keeper,
Bill Payer


Him:
Cook,
Clean,
Submissive


ah, you're one of those men, huh?laugh laugh laugh

thanks for clarifying.:wink:


He is so lying...

HE MEANT STRAP-ON!

just ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

:heart:

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Mon 01/12/09 11:50 PM
It's natural.


You can't have two dominants because once one is dominate, the other has to be submissive.

They can take turns... but usually it is plays out that one is dominant for the majority of the time.

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Mon 01/12/09 11:56 PM
Edited by JoeW99 on Mon 01/12/09 11:57 PM

It's natural.


You can't have two dominants because once one is dominate, the other has to be submissive.

They can take turns... but usually it is plays out that one is dominant for the majority of the time.


My older brother tried explaining this to me. He also explained way you can't have 2 people totally inlove with each other. One has to be more distant thus making the other person more needy- almost like creating a dependency. Seems a morbid concept to me.

To this day, still hoping he is wrong... guess time will tell.

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Mon 01/12/09 11:57 PM
Am I your brother??



I arrived at the same conclusion laugh