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How do I make her into just a friend?

Asked by Ruki (75points) October 15th, 2009

Ok. I asked a girl out. It’s been long since I’ve been out on a date. It was nice, she is nice and beautiful. But I did not feel chemistry or spark after that time. I am yet to call her but I don’t know how to go from here so that we see each other as friends and no pursue anything else.

How do I do this?

I am not ready for a relationship and with her it would have to be one. I really worry about her thinking badly of me, I do not want to hurt her or lead her on. Any advise?

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The_Compassionate_Heretic's avatar

It was one date.
Not having a relationship is as easy as not asking her out again.
This need not be a difficult situation.

nisse's avatar

Wow, you have the reverse “friend zone” problem – an enviable situation to say the least. I guess do the opposite of what you do to get out of the friend zone, call her every day, act really nice and sheepish.

But seriously, just ask her if she wants to be friends (if you really want this, you seem more concerned with not hurting her feelings) – if you dont really want to be friends just don’t call her, im pretty sure she’ll be fine.

Capt_Bloth's avatar

If you didn’t feel anything, chances are she didn’t either. I wouldn’t worry too much.

lostinyoureyes's avatar

Do you think maybe she feels the same way you do?
The only way is to not call her I think. I think this is what happened with the guy I like… he just stopped calling and I got a clue eventually.

Ruki's avatar

Ok, so today is been a week since that date…
Is there such thing as a “courtesy call” or should I not call at all?
She is a cool girl, I’m just not that into her. (And hopefully she isn’t with me either)...

dpworkin's avatar

What do you mean by “just”?

derekfnord's avatar

I recommend the truth. Tell her you think she’s nice, and you enjoy her company, but that you don’t feel that certain spark. Ask if she still wants to be friends, but say you’d understand if she doesn’t.

Don’t go silent on her and just not call her (you’d look like a jerk), and don’t use any kind of weasel words (like, “I don’t think I’m ready for a relationship right now”) because if she did feel a spark for you, then such words might give her false hope.

Just play it straight, and see if she’s interested in having the same kind of relationship with you that you’re interested in having with her.

nikipedia's avatar

It’s been a week and you haven’t called her. She knows what’s up.

Do you want to be friends with her?

Iclamae's avatar

Also not feeling a “spark” on a date is not indicative of anything.
She should be able to guess from the not calling her after a week, but if you’re curious about continuing to hang out with her, you should call her and tell her so. You should be nice about how you go about it. You never know, you may begin to like her once you get to know her better.

Haleth's avatar

I’m pretty sure she knows you’re not into her in that way. One date is small potatoes, emotionally, so she probably isn’t feeling anything over it. People go on one date with each other and then not call all the time. If you’re really feeling bad, you could send her an e-mail (I wouldn’t call) apologizing, but I’m sure she’ll be fine.

Iclamae's avatar

wait, how old are you? that actually makes a big difference.

mclaugh's avatar

If you really want to hang out with her again, just as friends, then you should tell her the truth, no matter how hard it is. You know, she may actually have felt the same way…usually if one person isn’t feeling the chemistry then the other one won’t either. You’re probably complicating this. But i always say that honesty is the best policy!

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