From (v.early stage) dating to friends and all the way back - express ride to disaster or potential success? Am mostly curious to find out if anyone had similar experiences and can enlighten me [more inside]
posted by coffee_monster on Aug 2, 2009 - 3 answers

I was rejected pretty kindly, we are being friends, and we're hanging out an awful, awful lot. Please help me get some perspective. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Tips for meeting the ex girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 30, 2009 - 20 answers

Should I reveal my crush to my friend? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 27 answers

I met this girl, and we were sorta-dating for a couple of weeks, before eventually she decided she wasn't up for dating anyone at the moment and we had the "just friends" talk. I'm fine with that, but would like AMF's advice on best practices for making her have second thoughts. This is less of a bad idea than it might seem, I promise. [more inside]
posted by Jacen Solo on May 26, 2009 - 52 answers

Should I try to date him or is it already too messy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 25 answers

I'm in love with my friend. I'm going to tell him, but not for a few months. A) What do I do in the meantime? B) Any dos/don'ts for when I tell him? C) How do I both hope for the best and keep my expectations in check so I don't get hurt if he's not interested? D) Any way I can feel him out for signs of interest? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2009 - 42 answers

help me allay her fears (long story) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2009 - 27 answers

Since the beginning of the year, I've begun binge drinking in social situations to loosen up. What can I do that will help me get over my anxieties and not have to depend on a bottle to make me talkative and fun? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 - 21 answers

SocialSkillsFilter: How can I become better at reading people, and telling whether or not someone is interested in pursuing a friendship farther? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Is there ever a tactful way to let someone know you don't want to be friends? What to do in an instance of hurt feelings. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 - 25 answers

How bad a faux pas would it be to move out of a (multi-person) shared house with a new but lovely boyfriend, and into my best friend's house instead? [more inside]
posted by Elysum on Oct 23, 2008 - 28 answers

Should I ask my "friend" if she wants to have casual sex with me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2008 - 28 answers

Help me stop meeting more acquaintances and start meeting more close friends [more inside]
posted by slow graffiti on Sep 17, 2007 - 19 answers

I've developed a bit of a crush on a girl that I consider to be a good friend. How to tell her that I have these feelings for her? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 7, 2007 - 33 answers

How do I go about dating a friend? [more inside]
posted by thefamousmoe on Jul 29, 2007 - 22 answers

Is it a horrible idea to date outside the personality type you're most attracted to? [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird on Jul 17, 2007 - 31 answers

My circle of friends all date a certain type of person. How do I convince them to accept me dating someone outside of the qualifications? [more inside]
posted by zenja72 on Jul 10, 2007 - 31 answers

I like him. I think he likes me. How do I find out for sure? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2007 - 21 answers

Why doesn't the woman I'm dating invite me out with her friends? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2007 - 26 answers

I keep my friends "separate" from each other. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2006 - 10 answers

Hey Metafilter, should I tell my friend - on whom I have a huge crush - that I want more? It's a long story, so of course there's [more inside]
posted by wandering steve on Sep 24, 2006 - 29 answers

I'm trying to get a life after being depressed and socially isolated for several years. I've lost 80 pounds, started working out, got a better job, and have met a couple of women through a "just friends" internet post. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 - 16 answers

Looking for a UK online dating service with a particular gimmick... [more inside]
posted by randomination on Aug 12, 2006 - 6 answers

Six months ago, I moved to a new city (Philadelphia) to pursue a fantastic career opportunity. It has turned out to be everything I wanted from a career. Professionally and financially, things are great. So, why am I so unhappy here? [more inside]
posted by galimatias on Jun 13, 2006 - 37 answers

I'm in a situation where two girls who are friends with each other have both given me their phone numbers (in the context of a speed dating situation). This is not a secret to either of them. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 19, 2006 - 33 answers