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Whoever said that “A guy and a girl cannot just be friends” couldn’t have been further off the mark. Many of us find good comfort in the companies of guys as they are easier to talk to, are less judgmental and would be at your back and call at any time of day when you need them. But yes there is a very thin line between platonic relationship and love especially when you share a very close relationship with your male friend. Therefore it may sometimes become slightly tough if you want to ask your friend to go out with you to watch a movie or for dinner without conveying the feeling that you are asking him out on a date. So here is how to go out with a guy as just a friend without complicating the relationship that you both share: -
Remember to convey the right message at the beginning of the relationship itself so as to get rid of any kind of conflicts and weirdness. If you have just made friends with this guy then to know him better and establish just friendship it is advisable to hang out in a group initially and not ask him out alone else it will sound to him like a date. On the flip side if you have known each other for a long time then there should be no awkwardness between you two and you can easily ask him to come out with you on a movie. Also if you are good friends with a guy who is engaged and have a girlfriend then make you that she is aware that the relationship that you share is casual and just platonic. -
Also never take your friends by a surprise by asking him out at the eleventh hour as even he may have some prior engagement. It is a good practice to ask him 2-3 days in advance. You should also not place your friend in a tight spot and make plans without taking his consent before as sometimes he may be busy and won’t be able to come with you. -
Be flexible when making plans. You should not react if he backs out of the plan at the last moment or brings along 2-3 other friends for you must understand that it is not a date but an outing that you had planned with a good male who is also your friend. -
Also don’t expect your friend to always pay the bills or pickup the tab when you go out as this is not a date but an event that you have planned to attend together. -
Don’t send wrong signals his way by touching his hand or placing your head on his shoulders. Make him well aware that you have a life and this evening that you are spending together is not a date but a perfect opportunity to catch up on your lives. If you want to go out with guy as just a friend it is better that you don’t spend all your free time together with him. Also you don’t have to constantly call, message or email him. Keep things in moderation and you can enjoy a healthy platonic relationship with a guy.
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