How do I get over my mainstream ideals and let this friendship be its awesome self? [more inside]
posted by buteo on Jun 24, 2012 - 29 answers

My dear friend, to whom I am not attracted, continually brings up wanting to date me and isn't getting what I thought were my polite expressions of interest in being just platonic. I think I need to tell him in no uncertain terms, but am not sure how, due to the special snowflake details below. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 21, 2012 - 49 answers

Is it normal to be a female and not have many (okay, any) close guy friends? Should I actively pursue friendships with guys? [more inside]
posted by sunnychef88 on May 6, 2011 - 33 answers

I recently confessed my romantic feelings to a very close friend and, alas, he doesn't return them. I want to get things back to "normal" between us as quickly is possible. How do I go about doing this, and am I fooling myself into thinking that it is possible to return to "normal" right away? [more inside]
posted by HonoriaGlossop on Jan 3, 2011 - 25 answers

I need some help dealing with romantic, wistful feelings when interacting with women. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2010 - 17 answers

Can a guy in his 20's make new female platonic friendships? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by fishtacos on Jan 25, 2009 - 22 answers