What is the difference between the friendship between a boy and a girl and romance? If, at one point, a girl is a very good friend to a guy, but just a friend, is it possible that this friendship transform into romance? Well... I know a girl for almost a year, we care a lot about each other, we've talked about so many things, our most intimate details and problems and fears and everything else, but... she says that, at least for now, we can only be friends. I'd like to know if, by any means, by my efforts, I can turn this friendship into more, into love.
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Some people care just as a friend while others they just wait for the rigth moment to be with you. So my advice is stay calm & wait maybe one day things will be revieled.
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It's possible as long as neither one of you want a sexual relationship. Could build a stronger bond or could make things really difficult. I say you should go with how you really feel about it. A lot of people couldn't be friends after something like that, but if the both of you are mature about it, then I say go for it. Good luck.
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I say don't date the one in your grade, simply because if you breakup, then you are forced to see each other all the time, and that will disrupt your life.  But, if you are just asking about being friends then, why can't you be friends with both.  What's the problem, they don't like each other?  If that's so, then don't invite one guy to hang out while you are hanging out with the other guy.
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sad knowing some people cant take a simple question seriously.\n\nAnyway, yes, guys and girls can be friends without strings attached. Why some people are so shallow or so up on themselves to think people today cant just be friends without expecting something I dont know.
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Did u say platonic and physical intimacy in the same line ???\nWell just keep one thign in mind " Guys will be guys " . So remember to be on guard always.
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I've had a bad experience with dating a girl that I'd been friends with. It was pretty awkward, both of us knew eachother and what we like with the exception of relationship needs. I was so used to us just being friends that I made minimal moves. Unfortunately, she believed in the man making all the moves. She eventually got bored and went after someonme else.
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Girls and boys can be friends, as long as both are honest in the relationship. Be upfront and let it be known that all you want is friendship, and he should be upfront about what he wants out of the relationship as well.\n\nAnd remember, no matter how great the outside package is, you aren't pretty (and he's not good looking) if the personality isn't there as well.
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What a sweetheart!  I remember your age.  Guys would usually just ask the girl if they want to be boyfriend & girlfriend.  Then the guy usually calls her at night and they hang out together at parties.  Does this answer your question or were you thinking more technical?  Good luck.
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If you find out how to get past the "friend barrier", let me know.  I hear a lot of women say they want to be friends with a guy & then date him, but I also know several girls who say I'm a great friend & have no romantic interest in me whatsoever.  Usually, I try the honest approach & tell a girl I'm interested in more from here, but have only had limited success at best with that idea.  Still, at least if you're honest & tell her your feelings, you won't be wondering years from now what would have happened if you had the guts to tell her.  Best of luck, & I hope everything works out for the best.
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Yes, a friendship can be characterized as platonic if there is no sex involved. You can also have a friendship with sex (but things may get complicated). Friendships with one friend might be going places, talking and with another friend there may be more intimacy yet you date others (not platonic)
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Can a guy be too nice?\n\nThe answer is yes. How is this possible? The general rule is that by being too nice, the relationship becomes too platonic. What this means is that the emotional state is more like that of being 'friends'. The level of attraction then naturally goes down, because you will be seen as 'just a friend'.\n\nDoes that mean you have to be a bad guy?\nGetting the balance right is the most difficult thing. Some guys are naturally selfish in a relationship and need to work on being less self-centered (I guess being nicer).\n\nOther guys, especially when you are crazy about a girl or a guy, can be too nice. Thinking this is quite natural. That a girl or a guy is the center of your world and that they alone can make you happy. Depending on the realtionship, especially if both partners do not feel like this, it can sometimes come across as overpowering, or as dependence or neediness. Which will not work either. \n\nDoing things you like, creating a good feeling in your own life and being confident with who you are, seem to be some the best qualities. Being happy in your own world.\n\nFriends make good lovers\nHowever sometimes, you can connect with someone so strongly that your friendship becomes stronger and stronger and stronger. Until it naturally develops into a relationship. Though, I think for this to happen there has to be an amazingly strong deep bond and perhaps a degree of unwriten mutual physical attraction.\n\nI hope this has helped. I was sorry to hear about this, especially if it happened unexpectly. It may not be that you are 'too nice'. But you just didn't meet the right girl. Seems like ya got a lot to offer, this aint the only gal in the world, get out there.
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This is call true friendship. It's hard to find a good long lasting friendship. A good friendship can rely on each other and have intimate with each other without involved love. \n\nI have the same situation and it goes well with me and my friend.\n\nJoyce
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It develops over time.  Often friends do become more.  My advice would be to treat her well, be considerate, take her to nice places, invite her to your place to get a better sense of your personality and lifestyle.  \n\nIn any relationship you must be yourself, because your true colors come out in the end--always.  So, don't try to be something you aren't.  \n\nAlso, I think you must ask yourself the opposite question.  What would make you want to be her boyfriend????\n\nDon't act desperate or crude.  Believe me I have had several guy friends who wanted more and they blew it by being obvious and telling me over and over why I should not be dating the person I was with and why I should date them.  It was flattering at first in a way, but it made me feel icky as well, not to mention it was a nice way of putting me down.  \n\nIt's not how you get her to like you.  Why does she like you now.  Is there hope?  Does she seem interested or totally abliss.  If there is a connection you will know it by how she acts around you, if she feels the same way...If you do not get the same signals, then do not pursue it.  However, if you think there is some chemistry, maybe mention your feelings to her close friend and see what they think.  Also sending flowers for no reason will get the point across.  \n\nRemember too, that it is better to have a friend than to risk losing one to an unsure relationship. Is it worth it??
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From a guys view point. I am in the same situation with a lady whom I have been friends with for years. We were both always seeing someone or married now we aren't. I ask my self the same question and after a couple of months of being with her several times a week and talking daily I came to the conclusion that because we are such good friends and know each other good and bad faults that it would make it eaiser to become more than friends. If it doesn't work then you should be able to remain friends after all you started out that way. Lay down some ground rules like what happens if doesn't work. And enjoy yourself we only get the chance to be happy once this could be it for you. I know that I am glad I ask her out as more than a friend. As a good friend of mine told me "Tomorrow is never here and today is gone to quick" \nGOOD LUCK
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Aww iv had this problem, what can i say mine worked out i finally got the guy i wanted to be with and we've been together for almost a year now. It's a complicated matter and i know how you feel, its either: let her know how you feel and ruin your friendship or not let her know and keep wondering. I say give it a bit more time it may seem like forever but you must know guys and girls can't be friends cause sexuality and emotions kick in, its a fact. But if u have a good feeling that she likes you back then go ahead and tell her how you feel. Girls hide their feelings very well.
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If you had a meaningful relationship,it is hard to sometimes give up the basic friendship of that relationship. I truely believe that true love never dies. That doesnt mean there has to be sex or romance. You must have meant a great deal to her otherwise she wouldnt just want to "discard" what you had. True, being friends doesnt work in all relationships where there was romantic love involved, but it does work in some cases. Maybe yours is one. People shouldnt just be thrown out of our lives.
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Hi, maybe it's best to be friends first before get down to dating. However if you keep getting the" just friends" routine too much you'll need to ask what's going on that you can't take it to the next level? Ask a guyfriend or girlfriend - maybe they can see somethig your not seeing.  Good luck...