lovers to friends ( Archived) (36)

Apr 30, 2012 11:59 AM CST lovers to friends
sylvana
sylvanasylvanaTallinn, Harjumaa Estonia2 Threads 27 Posts
What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)
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Apr 30, 2012 9:23 PM CST lovers to friends
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)



if I am understanding your post it is his way of saying that he does not want the relationship - offerring the idea to stay friends is most likely his way of trying to be nice and not hurt you too badly.

likely he has found someone else

I'd agree to the friendship but then make yourself unavailalbe to him. If he wants you it has to be somewhat on your terms and if a platonic friendship is not what you want then don't do it. I wouldn't , unless it was also what I want.

Then he will have to choose - he might decide he wants more (to come back) & he might not - either way you're no worse off AND you have not allowed him to have his cake and eat it too - and maintained your dignity
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Apr 30, 2012 10:14 PM CST lovers to friends
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)


He's not interested in a short term/long term relationship and all the fringes that come with it. He doesn't mind it being on a friend to friend basis but that’s it. There is no sentimental/romantic/physical love, no commitment.
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May 1, 2012 3:08 AM CST lovers to friends
sylvana
sylvanasylvanaTallinn, Harjumaa Estonia2 Threads 27 Posts
Thank you
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May 1, 2012 4:03 AM CST lovers to friends
Kristia49
Kristia49Kristia49toowoomba, Queensland Australia31 Threads 2,039 Posts
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)

Heard that one before, why can't they just tell the bloody truth. Don't beat around the bush.
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May 1, 2012 5:34 AM CST lovers to friends
vinny1967
vinny1967vinny1967Dublin, Cork Ireland131 Threads 7 Polls 11,475 Posts
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)


Maybe he means exactly what he says.
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May 1, 2012 5:46 AM CST lovers to friends
Boy67
Boy67Boy67Cyprus, Limassol Cyprus379 Posts
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)
It happened to me a few times, it means i was sending the signal and the receptor was broken so i had to brake it.
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May 1, 2012 6:12 AM CST lovers to friends
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
Its a diplomatic way saying the relation is over,and by wanted to remain friends,is like saying,is better to finish the relationship as friends,than as enemies.JMO
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)
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May 1, 2012 6:18 AM CST lovers to friends
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
Beating around the bush,they think the hurt is less. The best is,as you say, to tell the truth.
Kristia49: Heard that one before, why can't they just tell the bloody truth. Don't beat around the bush.
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May 1, 2012 6:21 AM CST lovers to friends
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)

He has 'friendzoned' you. Game over is what it means.
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May 1, 2012 6:35 AM CST lovers to friends
Nessa7
Nessa7Nessa7Vulpine's Heart, Cork Ireland8 Threads 1 Polls 1,934 Posts
chris27292729: Its a diplomatic way saying the relation is over,and by wanted to remain friends,is like saying,is better to finish the relationship as friends,than as enemies.JMO



In all fairness women do that too ..... I am guilty grin ... I think its best to be honest .. And hope the other person with accept it ...
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May 1, 2012 7:31 AM CST lovers to friends
rivame
rivamerivamemelbourne, Victoria Australia54 Threads 3 Polls 4,601 Posts
chris27292729: Its a diplomatic way saying the relation is over,and by wanted to remain friends,is like saying,is better to finish the relationship as friends,than as enemies.JMO


diplomatic yes....

but reality is 9 times out of ten they dont really want to be friends either.....

saying it just allows THEM to feel less guilty...
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May 1, 2012 8:12 AM CST lovers to friends
rivame: diplomatic yes....

but reality is 9 times out of ten they dont really want to be friends either.....

saying it just allows THEM to feel less guilty...


exactly - when I read Vinny's reply this is exactly what I also thought. He might mean exactly what he says - but guys so often use the "friend zone" to either let you down easy or try to have it both ways (FWB)
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May 1, 2012 8:17 AM CST lovers to friends
rivame
rivamerivamemelbourne, Victoria Australia54 Threads 3 Polls 4,601 Posts
felixis99: exactly - when I read Vinny's reply this is exactly what I also thought. He might mean exactly what he says - but guys so often use the "friend zone" to either let you down easy or try to have it both ways (FWB)


was thinking before.....is there an easy way that wont hurt anyone...to end a relationship dunno
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May 1, 2012 8:23 AM CST lovers to friends
rivame: was thinking before.....is there an easy way that wont hurt anyone...to end a relationship


probably not - unless just by coincidence the two just agree that it has come to it's logical conclusion - both want out equally - there is some sadness that it did not work but not the terrible hurt
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May 1, 2012 3:56 PM CST lovers to friends
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
There is no easy way ending a relationship,hurt is there,however guilty,semi gulty,less guilty or innocent.
rivame: was thinking before.....is there an easy way that wont hurt anyone...to end a relationship
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May 1, 2012 4:45 PM CST lovers to friends
Boban1
Boban1Boban1bigplace, Central Serbia Serbia144 Threads 5 Polls 18,789 Posts
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)

It`s against the code ...grin
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May 1, 2012 4:52 PM CST lovers to friends
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)


maybe he just realised he mistook friendship for something else , iv had this happen to me and iv been honost and im still on very good terms with a few exs ... best he found out now that years down the line !!
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May 1, 2012 5:17 PM CST lovers to friends
sylvana: What it means, if guy steps out from 5 month realtionship, saying he dont want to loose a woman but wants to be only friend now? What do you think, can you translate this from mens language to womens language, please? :)
it's a polite shove--sorry lovie....but you did ask. There are nicer ones out there.
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May 1, 2012 6:06 PM CST lovers to friends
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
chris27292729: With your suggestions you depriving the man, of his opportunities.


Or perhaps opening HER eyes to HERS wine
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