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Old 07-14-2010, 10:00 AM
 
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My friend is dating a guy whom she suspects is dating another girl as well. She has not asked him if they (he and the other girl) are more than friends. She is thinking to take up a lot of his time so that he doesnt have time for the other girl. (yes, they have slept together) , I dont know about this strategy becasue I think if you're around too much, you will be taken for granted. How to compete? what have you done to get a man to like you instead of your competition?
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:03 AM
 
Location: Utah
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My friend is dating a guy whom she suspects is dating another girl as well. She has not asked him if they (he and the other girl) are more than friends. She is thinking to take up a lot of his time so that he doesnt have time for the other girl. (yes, they have slept together) , I dont know about this strategy becasue I think if you're around too much, you will be taken for granted. How to compete? what have you done to get a man to like you instead of your competition?

I highly advice against spending too much time with such a guy.If he was really interested he would make more time for you and if you push things he may just see that as controlling and jealousy which is highly unattractive.She needs to find a way to draw the mans attention to her and make him want to be around her more.Then she will know for certain that she is indeed the queen bee.
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:05 AM
 
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I don't play games at all. So if someone does..I would go find a new guy. He would be dumped.
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:10 AM
 
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I establish exclusivity prior to having relations. Competition is for those who enjoy playing games.
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:11 AM
 
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I dont think hes playing games, I think if they have no agreement, he is free to date whomever, she just doesnt ask what the story is which may be the smartest way to go, unless he lies....... any suggestions for pulling him in? I agree, pushing is not attractive.
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:14 AM
 
Location: Utah
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I dont think hes playing games, I think if they have no agreement, he is free to date whomever, she just doesnt ask what the story is which may be the smartest way to go, unless he lies....... any suggestions for pulling him in? I agree, pushing is not attractive.

Well since this friend had already slept with her he may or may not consider her steady potential and more than just a friend with benefits.If this is the case I would suggest investing in the little things that men really do notice.Your friend may or may not be attractive but that has nothing to do with making a man want it!

To answer this question I would need to know more about the man and what he likes.
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:17 AM
 
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I dont think hes playing games, I think if they have no agreement, he is free to date whomever, she just doesnt ask what the story is which may be the smartest way to go, unless he lies....... any suggestions for pulling him in? I agree, pushing is not attractive.
Again...she's let the horse out of the barn. "Not saying anything" is just plain stupid. She needs to lay it out plain and simple. If he wants to see others, then he can call her when he makes up his mind. WTF would you sleep with someone that may be sleeping with someone else? Ick.
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:19 AM
 
Location: Reno, NV
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How long have they been seeing each other? If it's been long enough to establish that they're a good match, and she would like it to be exclusive, then she should ask him if he's ready and willing to do that. If he is, great. If he's not, then she has more information to decide what to do next.

It it's been too short a time for exclusivity to be realistic, then she'll have to decide whether he's worth dating even if he MAY be seeing someone else, until he's ready to decide, or she needs to simply move on.
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Old 07-14-2010, 11:46 AM
 
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I'd advise her to pull back and stop sleeping with him until she knows where things stand. Sounds like she jumped into bed with him before she was sure of his feelings for her.

I'm not hopeful that things will work out for her. If the guy is smitten with your friend and thinks that she's someone he wants to get serious with, she would already know it by now, in my opinion.
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Old 07-14-2010, 12:44 PM
 
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I'd advise her to pull back and stop sleeping with him until she knows where things stand. Sounds like she jumped into bed with him before she was sure of his feelings for her.

I'm not hopeful that things will work out for her. If the guy is smitten with your friend and thinks that she's someone he wants to get serious with, she would already know it by now, in my opinion.
Exactly.
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