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I think everyone here is making good points. The thing to remember about advice though, is that its all based on personal experience. Forgive me if I sound obvious, sappy, or offensive, but no one but you can know your own heart. All anyone else can do is try to offer a different perspective. If you know what you want, go for it. If not, take the time to examine your feelings first. As for my own opinion, I don't think theres anything wrong or unfulfilling about friendships or platonic relationships, but don't make that decision based on fear of hurt or rejection. Xana, I applaud you for making decisions of the heart based on personal morality, rather than societal expectation or fear of loss. But I also agree with rancid, love is a risk, but only if you take it. You mentioned that you thought the guy liked you. Jean Anouilh said "Love is, above all else, the gift of oneself." Its possible he's in the same dilemma as you, afraid to make the first move. As far as practical advice goes, if you decide to go for it: you can either do it all at once, eg fairy boy's 'wall' method. Or you can try to warm it up slowly and see how he responds. I've found a god method is gradually increasing physical contact, eg dance with him at any opportunity, roughhousing, cuddle while watching movies, etc. As a guy I'm partial to the wall method. Can be very sexy.
""If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand." --Confucius"
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