Not long ago, I met a guy (and his girlfriend) at a cafe. We were all there to study and got around to talking a bit too. Me and the guy started talking, mainly about schools, jobs, etc., nothing major, and we were not flirting at all, but seriously clicked. We mainly talked when his girlfriend was busy talking to other people or got up to go to the bathroom or something...
Seriously, it may sound like it, but we were not flirting AT ALL, although a few smiles here and there were exchanged.
So I see the guy a couple weeks later at the same cafe, we were both there to study and didn't talk aside from saying how's it going. But from the corner of my eye, I saw him turn around and look at me...it sounds like nothing, but in my experience, things like that usually mean something. Now I don't know, when I see him, all I can think is "you have a girlfriend, you have a girlfriend....BUT...." and I am NOT the type of person that would ever go after someone else's boyfriend, but I feel like there's this little awkward feeling when I see the guy, I mean if he were single....I think I would probably go for it. But he's not, and so now I feel awkward.
Okay, I already know pretty much why I feel this way, but wanted to know what others thought...how do you feel about it all, and were you ever caught in a similar situation?
Additional info, added Monday May 12 2008, 12:41 am: To clarify, I'm 23. Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? gateway01 answered Monday May 12 2008, 5:44 pm: Hi,
this is a very common situation between people, in this case, there are 3 options. Option 1: Stay friends, and eventually become good friends. Kinda like pen pals, exchange emails and keep in touch and meet for coffee or just to hang out. Option 2: Isolation. This option basically speaks for itself, however just to clarify, you can actually completely ignore this guy and erase him out of your mind. A key in doing this is every time you might be thinking of him, do something else, read a book or play a game. Don't say hi if you see him, that kinda thing. And finally, Option 3: Make him fall in love with you. I know you already said that you don't do that which would make option 1 a better alternative for this. However if you do choose this option then heres what to do. Spend excessive amounts of time with him and show him why he should be yours. eventually 1 of 2 things will happen, 1 if he feels the same way and him and his girl fight he'll come to you and he's already yours, just comfort him. Or 2 he will want to remain as "just friends." leading to option 1 once more. I have been in this situation and because of my personality, I chose option 2.
freetobetina answered Monday May 12 2008, 5:38 pm: ok so u like dis guy who already has a girlfriend? alright, heres what i would do if i were in your shoes. i would try to 4get abt him nd if this is impossible then i would just make the best of it and live with it. i cant really see what you can do. [ freetobetina's advice column | Ask freetobetina A Question ]
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