Well, I asked a similar question not too long ago, but I have done some research & come up with a more specific question. A guy that I don`t know very well likes me (it`s just obvious) & we have hung out twice - note: we know eachother from classes at school, but hadn`t talked for a long time. The first time we hung out was on the beach at night (just us) and the other time watching a movie alone in my room. Quite 'close' situations I suppose.
I have been reading a bit about "friends with benefits" (no intention of having sex with him, ever) and "romantic friendships" (male/female, not same sex). It`s summer and I wouldn`t mind some combination of those two concepts. However, I was advised earlier that this may 'break his heart' - we hardly know eachother, I`d certainly hope that he doesn`t like me THAT much.
I have decided that communication will be important since I must be sending awfully mixed signals to him. How can I bring up the topic that I am starting to like him but am not looking for a serious relationship? His past relationships have been quite long (over a year, times two?) so I don`t know if he`d even feel comfortable with that idea.
I will be seeing him on Monday again but I`m not sure if that`s even an appropriate time to begin talking seriously about things. I want my intentions to be known sooner than later though so there isn`t any confusion. Thanks for the insight! =)
Additional info, added Sunday June 29 2008, 2:05 pm: * I think it`s too soon for him to actually tell me he likes me, but I`m sure it`s coming soon.. I`d later have this talk before it gets to that point.. Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? surferchick16 answered Sunday June 29 2008, 2:05 pm: I have a similar situation going on like that right know. If you don't have feelings for some on, and you do encouage him to hang out and talk to him he may really begin to like you. I told the guy that likes me he is a great friend, he still has the idea were bf/g/f so I would suggest to just be open and honest with your feelings. If hes hurt, its better to be hurt now then before too many feelings get involved. Ask him what he feels, and tell him in turn openly and honestly what your feeling. Thatll be easier then waiting til later on. Trust me.
lr0xo answered Sunday June 29 2008, 11:05 am: well i think that if he really liked you that much that you would hurt him he would have asked you out or told you, you should maybe call him "friend" to make things a little more obvious that you don't want him to be more.
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