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What does it mean when my best guy friend says

he has feelings for me...but doesn't want to be in a serious relationship?

 

does that mean he just doesn't like me?

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Posted August 7, 2011

I've heard this b4.no.he might want to be in a relationship with u but not lik makingout every sec of the day.try asking him.:)

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Tina B
Tina BComplicatedMarriage isnt for me
Posted August 5, 2011

Im with everyone else. He wants a FWB.

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J Medrano
J MedranoYourTango ExpertsMarriedhopefully and hopelessly married
Posted August 1, 2011

Sweet,
Don't fret. Because he has continued a friendship with you for so long means that you probably have multiple qualities that he does like!
Ask him to try and define what he feels and how he "sees you"
There are different types of "feelings." Many of them can be categorized into types of love like:
Pragmatic- You are in love with the feeling that everything is practical
Storgic- You are in love with a feeling of comfort like being best friends
Agape- You are in love with the the undying (and seemingly unconditional) attatchement like you do with family members
Erotic- Romantic love like wanting to emotionally bond and build a life with
Manic- Like being a big Fan of somebody
and
Ludic- You are in love with the game-playing, excitement and sexual attraction

I had a FWB at your age and another one at 25. I ruined some good friendships, but you need to figure out what your situation is.
:)

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Posted August 1, 2011

well we have been friends for years and I have always liked him..people think that he always has liked me vice versa. but we are both going different directions and I guess this was an easy solution..don't have to deal with a break up or any of that. just for fun. but I love him as my friend and have always liked him. But he keeps spilling into my life. but I guess we aren't meant to be. lol because it would have already happened. ha

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moonlady
moonladyTaken
Posted July 31, 2011

He wants a friends with benefits thing.

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Posted July 31, 2011

It means he wants to sleep with you, and that's all. he's looking for an FWB sitch. Don't fall for it.

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Posted July 31, 2011

Exactly that.

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jay_jay
jay_jayMarried
Posted July 31, 2011

He likes you, but not for a serious relationship. In other words, he wants to be your friends with benefits.

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