I need to somehow try to move this forward into the romantic zone from here
Be yourself GAG – no tactics…just be you. IMO, you cannot maintain tactics…you can only maintain a true change in yourself. So just be YOU. YOU should be good enough for him. Hell if you want reach over and plant one on him – I say f-it go for it. That will give him the hint! Just be ready for the response to it.
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I feel like I am firmly in the friend zone.
What is the basis of every strong M?
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Wondering why I even care at this point......but I've always been like a dog with a bone.
So GAG…I think I am wrong here BUT….are you doing this because you are like a dog with a bone? OR are you doing this because you love this man. Because really YOU DO CARE?
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painstakingly slow
What is the old say….good things come to those who……
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We talked a bit about how many people have mental health problems and I said that that is why I am not dating right now (probably bad DB'ing).
I would call this HONESTY…which is MUST be the foundation for any HEALTHY R. Sometime GAG, I think we need to throw out the DB’ing tactic and just be real but hey what do I know.
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I'm frustrated that I feel stuck in the friend zone
How much does Love mean to YOU?
How much is enough?
Have those changes that YOU made for YOU really sunk in?
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FTR, did you say you don’t quit….so…Go get YOUR man GAG…Go snag his butt!
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Thinking I might e-mail XH to ask if he wants to go biking or to a movie this weekend, since he has initiated table tennis the last 2-3 times. Any ideas? Are there any men out there with ideas????
GAG – I do not know you….but based on your post you sound pretty strong and pretty centered. Before I answer the above question…let me ask you one. Is the man that you want to be with, capable of accepting and appreciating a woman asking him out? Is that the type of man you want to be with? One that can respect a woman for her honesty, openness and strength?
My answer to your question…..Yes invite him out but do it in a very casual way…maybe start with a “what are you doing XXXX day” or something like that…see how he responds and then go for it.
Good luck, Eric
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