So I am in an extended academic program meaning almost all of my friends have graduated and moved on and I know only a handful of people in my current city. I have always been very shy and since the departure of my friends I have been making every effort to be a more social, friendly, and outgoing person. I have been doing an OK job but sometimes stumble as I feel very awkward initiating friendships of either sex and I really need help with this one.
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posted by Valkyrie21
on Mar 31, 2013 -
7 answers
I just got asked by email to meet for drinks by this guy in my Meetup group. He's a nice person, and I'd like to be friends. I have a boyfriend, and I don't think he knows this. How do I politely deflect?
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posted by iadacanavon
on Dec 16, 2012 -
23 answers
I'm having unhealthy feelings towards one of my best friends. Can I salvage this relationship, or do I need a clean break?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 3, 2012 -
13 answers
How do I get over my mainstream ideals and let this friendship be its awesome self?
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posted by buteo
on Jun 24, 2012 -
29 answers
What are some healthy ways to think about, develop, and understand a healthy platonic love with someone of the other sex? Snowflake details below.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 28, 2012 -
15 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.
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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?
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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?
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posted by HonoriaGlossop
on Jan 3, 2011 -
25 answers
Need some guy input here – what’s wrong with this situation? Why isn’t this particular guy friend interested in me? (more details inside)
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 2, 2011 -
42 answers
How to become friends (not a romantic interest) with someone you just went on a date with through OkCupid?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 28, 2010 -
30 answers
I'd like to date my best friend. We've known each other for four or five years, and hang out once or twice every couple of weeks. We're very close, and talk a lot on the phone or online. We both find each other attractive.
So my question is, how do I best segue from this platonic relationship into a romantic one? If it goes badly, say if he tells me I've totally misinterpreted the tenor of our relationship, what can I do to patch things over? And - does anyone have any success stories? Thanks so much.
posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2010 -
19 answers
Collegedorkfilter: He's acting like he's in love with me, and I feel the same, but he seems to have another girl. What do I do? Nerdy ass literary references, awkward silences, and lots of hot-wild cuddling action ensue!
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posted by cheberet
on Mar 20, 2010 -
41 answers
How can I make it clear to new female acquaintances that I just want to be friends?
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posted by wireless
on Jan 31, 2010 -
34 answers
