One of my best guy friends, Rob, is being really stupid and immature for lame reasons. Every time I start liking another guy and think of maybe dating him, Rob starts getting really distant and annoyed even if I don't do anything or talk about the other guy. If I so much as have a conversation with a guy that doesn't really hang out with our group much, he starts avoiding me and giving me the silent treatment. I'm 15 and a really independent girl so I normally don't put up with this crap typically but apart from his jealousy, he's extrememly fun to hang out with. But this is getting really old. Can you give me some advice on what I can do……or if I should do anything?
Additional info, added Monday June 21 2004, 10:23 pm: Oh yeah, by the way, I already know that he likes me and I don't like him back. But I want to know what I can do to make him stop acting like this so we can go back to being friends. I'm just want him to stop being possessive and making me feel bad for living my life.. Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? Eclipse013 answered Wednesday June 23 2004, 1:30 pm: yes, i think your rob has a crush on you. he may feel that if you get a boyfriend, you'll be hanging with him more. Tell him how you feel about it, and that his opinion really matters to you.
or you could just tell him that you don't like him the way he likes you so maybe he should just drop it. [ Eclipse013's advice column | Ask Eclipse013 A Question ]
joshy07 answered Tuesday June 22 2004, 6:21 pm: Well i think that maybe he likes you. that happen to me i had this guy friend and he always did the same thing and one day he told me that he liked me. you should just ask him what is going on. [ joshy07's advice column | Ask joshy07 A Question ]
~AshHedgepath~ answered Tuesday June 22 2004, 12:08 pm: Simply tell him that if you want to date someone, he shouldnt be jealous because you feel like you have to make a decision and you dont want to pick from your best friend or your possible boyfriend because they both mean so much to you.
Short_N_Punky answered Monday June 21 2004, 11:17 pm: Most likely chicky he likes you but to shy to tell you so or ask you out. And he doesnt want you to be around other guys because he thinks if you go with them he has no chance with you. And he gets mad because hes probably throwing hints out that he lieks you but uv never picked any of them up yet. Just give it some thinking and in the mean time i hope iv helped a little and dont be afraid to write back.
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Mandee answered Monday June 21 2004, 10:55 pm: <span style="background: url([Link](Mouse over link to see full location); Haha you do seem very independent, I am too!! lol Well I think that Rob really isn't over you yet! I had this happen to me before and I couldn't stand it. But you always want to try and be nice about it. It's like you love someone but they don't love you back. All of us girls know what that's like! Rob is just feeling that way but along with that he thinks he can have you for himself. I would say something along the lines of.. " I really appreciate you looking out for me and trying to be a great friend, but it's getting way out of hand and you need to realize that I will always have our friendship, but I'm young and want to have fun and date and I think you should do the same!!!" If he says okay but doesn't stop or if he completely disagrees with you, it's time to think about finding a new friend or just taking a little break. I know he's an awesome guy and fun to hang out with but his feelings for you are getting out of control. It makes you unhappy and it makes him mad and jealous. And that's not good for either one of you. He may think he's protecting you, but hun, you're 15 and you don't need protecting. You're right, you need to live your life to the fullest and feel like you are!! Good luck, hope things turn out well! Love you -Mandee</span> Hey Sweetie! [ Mandee's advice column | Ask Mandee A Question ]
exyweetee99 answered Monday June 21 2004, 10:15 pm: OMG HELLO HE LIKES U.TELL HIM HOW U FEEL AND MAY-B HE'LL TELL U HOW HE FEELS.U MIGHT FIND SOMETHIN OUT U NEVER KNEW!!!
LykViolencUhavMe answered Monday June 21 2004, 9:48 pm: talk to him... definitly talk to him. ask him whats up and why it bothers him so much u might learn something. maybe he has a logical explination for his jealousy. he proly cares about u a lot so just talk to him and be understanding but tell him how u feel [ LykViolencUhavMe's advice column | Ask LykViolencUhavMe A Question ]
xOxTiAmoxOx answered Monday June 21 2004, 9:47 pm: ok well your friend rob, most likly likes you.. so i think you should kind of stop talking about other guyz in front of him because its getting him upset because he likes you an u dont like him.. so just try not to talk about other guyz around him... Hope it helpz!
GC_rox_my_sox answered Monday June 21 2004, 9:42 pm: Rob likes you, and is being overprotective. This gets annoying FAST. If you like him, now is the time to say so. If you don't, then now is the time to tel him that he is a great friend, but he needs to back off because you can take care of yourself. [ GC_rox_my_sox's advice column | Ask GC_rox_my_sox A Question ]
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