There's this guy

I like him.

But he is into open relationships.

He thinks it’s only natural

I was like, no, not for me.

So we decided to be friends.

But

I don’t feel I can be just friends with him because I like him more than a friend.

But because of how he views relationships I feel uncomfortable to like him

But I just do.

So should I just the friendship.

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Stand your ground, if he likes you he’ll change his mind about the open relationship part. If he doesn’t like you enough to reconsider than trust me you don’t need him. It feels so awesome to be really love by someone. Someone will come along who wants you and only you. That’s the guy you really want.

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Thanks Leafy. You always have wise words. For me.

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Truth is I don’t think I can even Continue atm.

Because open relationships potentially includes my sister lol.

How can I be friends with him knowing I like him and knowing he might flirt with my sister, and that being natural for him.

Like as if that is okay.

It is really not my thing.

Makes me feel sick

His not my type. In that respect.

But he wants to stay friends and I feel so bad to just end it.

I need to know what I want and deal with it.

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Then I’d say it’s a non issue. If you don’t like him very much. No?

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A lot of women that I’ve met don’t feel comfortable being just friends with men. They think it’s weird and awkward. I personally have always had a lot of male friends. But I’m not usually single and I think that makes a difference. If your single that changes the dynamic a bit.

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I do like him. But I don’t relate to his mentality about relationships.

I think it’s one of those situations where it will be difficult to end it.

But later I will realise that it was definitely the right decision

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It might be a situation where you do something different and keep the friendship going and try to stretch yourself as a person and if you do that think of all the single men he may introduce you to when you go out and do friend stuff together. You might meet someone really interesting.

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This is true.

I don’t know if I can stop liking him though.

I guess I can try and give it a shot.

Thanks Leafy!

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Typo mistake 123445778

OK all is well. I have found a way just to see him as a friend.

I’m glad I don’t loose him.

As I don’t have many friends right now.

I really need a friend right now

Especially going into a job that is full time.

It’s good to deztress!

I wish him well, and support him, and love him. As a friend.

Friend friend friend FRIEND

Lol :relaxed:

Typo it is meant to ask

Should I just end the friendship?

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good, I’m personally really glad you are planning on remaining friends with this young man. If you like someone that much they surely have value as a friend.

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Open relationships are working when bouth agree, if theres no jealosy or envy etc

Otherwise its hard. Good job @Zoe for talking it throu

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Thanks @anon96203037 I appreciate

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I think mentioning open relationships is a really big red flag. Assuming you can change them is also bad. I’m not saying you are doing that, but guys who are serious about a relationship with one person don’t mention open relationships, they focus on you and give you their full attention.

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Yea I believe it is just gonna stay friendship.

I don’t wanna relapse so yea

You should stand up for your morals. It’s only right. Additionally he will respect you more, but do what’s right and don’t worry about that.

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I even explained that I can’t commit to a lifetime friendship just short term.

Because of my weirdness.

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