What do I do when I fall for my friend with benefits, where I then cut it off because of said feelings. After which I have moved on, and now that FWB is trying to come back in my life cause he has feelings??? Thoughts, notes, jokes, advice are all welcome
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tempson
You’re allowed to backtrack on previous decisions.
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tscarfox
@tempson , especially if the reason you turned away is a mutual feeling now. If you don’t feel the same, then don’t engage.
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havi
I’ve moved on at least in terms of feelings. So open to continue what we had, however I get the sense that’s no longer his stance.
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tscarfox
@havi sounds to me like you answered your own question. Just tell him that and let it settle where it settles.
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hasanjamaly
Be careful of that maybe being the case because you are no longer interested, some people want the chase more than you as a person. Just clarify the person’s intentions and do what feels right to you while keeping some guard up!
hidden
Sell the story for a rom-com and travel the world
hidden
It has happened to me! Sometimes it’s true people are not meant to be but on the other hand if you’re having a little doubt you should totally give yourself the possibility to live it and understand fully your true feeling! I’m currently engaged with the person I was not aligned with. On and off for a year, FWB who couldn’t make it. Long story short, when I gave it a real try, it was the best decision I could ever make. People are not always meant to be but what if you could be?!
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biscuit
Be kind and graceful with yourself and with him. we are different people from one moment to the next. If you two are friends, talk about and see what it may be.
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phoenixblade
You have one very precious very short life if they want back in make them prove it your time is valuable
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lav
But if mutual feelings happen, why not let it happen? After all the best relationships start from friendships no?
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bk-nyc
I vote explore the feelings
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