How to Go from "Just Friends" to Dating

By Desula

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This can be hard work, or it can be easy depending on the person. There have been instances of friends making the transaction to dating. Be warned - it is much easier to go to dating than it is going back to being friends.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

  • A friend you're romantically interested in
Step1
FLIRT wit your friend. Don't be afraid to be sexy, do some light touching.
Step2
NO MORE LENGTHY THERAPY SESSIONS. Don't be the problem solver for your friend on all things. While it is okay to help out, you don't want to be associated with "problems".
Step3
DO FUN THINGS TOGETHER. Go see movies, walk your dogs in the park, eat dinner. Don't use this time to complain about "being lonely" or "share ex stories." This time is a time to show you are confident and attractive.

Tips & Warnings

  • Don't be too much of a pal where they can't imagine you in a relationship.
  • Watch "When Harry Met Sally"
  • Clingy and desperate is not the way to catch a mate (friends, blind dates, set ups, etc) if you are clingy and desperate - take time to know yourself better and spend some time on YOU.

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Desula

Desula said

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on 9/1/2008 Those are valid points listed below. Sometimes it's just not the right time, or you're not the right person, but SOMETIMES you are. Give it a shot!!!

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on 8/6/2008 There are sometimes special reasons for a man not wanting more than a friendship--he could be in a bad place, for instance. Flirting in this case would be inappropriate.

Haoie

Haoie said

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on 8/4/2008 This doesn't always work. Especially the flirting.

Limowreck

Limowreck said

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on 6/9/2008 Great tips. I'll be passing them along to my brothers.

bront3

bront3 said

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on 6/8/2008 amen on no more therapy sessions

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