you have seen what wokrs and if the friends thing works- keep doing it! good job...and baby steps is right- you are doing great!
the CASUAL friends thing worked very well for my sicth too- going dark wasnt a good choice- a little dim and freindly is working... also- the casual frines thing means how you would have a friendship with anyone else...you call sometimes, they call sometimes..you dont make all the effort...
Pisces M 31 H 32 M 7 yrs S 5/10 Beginning Contact! Vibes Hot Tub Cheese