Something More?

[ATeutonicKnight]

I talked to a friend on the phone today. We met a few weeks ago and are starting to become really good friends. I love talking to her and spending time with her, and she says it’s nice to be around someone who is mature for my age and who is respectful. I would be lying if I said I didn’t like her, but I don’t think anything romantic is going on. My sister and her husband say that it’s totally turning romantic though, especially considering we talked on the phone tonight for two hours and forty minutes, and at the end she asked about when it would be best to have another conversation on the phone (We live a few hours away, so must of our interaction is through Facebook and phones). I don’t think that’s necessarily romantic, though. She could just like me as a friend and like talking to me. They seem to disagree and say that it is more romantic than I think it is. What do you think?

Please don’t start a fight. Just answer and move on with your day. There’s no reason to kill someone for having a different opinion on something as trivial as two teenagers talking on the phone.

 

[robwar]

don’t worry what your sister and husband think. If you both like each other and enjoy the friendship with each then go with that and don’t let other opinions bother you. Maybe this will lead to something more and that maybe is what your sister is seeing. It should be none of anyone’s business what kind of friendship this is or might become.

 

[Anglewannabe]

Is your sister one of those busy-bodies that like to match make people? I have met a lot of woman who pressured younger brothers to get a girlfriend. I find it not appropriate. You will know if it will lead to something or not. But the best person to tell you if it is becoming romantic is the girl you are talking to

 

[Falco]

You will know by the content of your conversation whether this is a romantic friendship or not.

I have several male friends who I really like as friends, and our friendships have continued over 30 years or more. We have seen each other through romances and marriages, offering support and counsel, but never romance with each other

 

[Xantippe]

Ask her on a date and see what happens.

 

[ATeutonicKnight]

Is your sister one of those busy-bodies that like to match make people? I have met a lot of woman who pressured younger brothers to get a girlfriend. I find it not appropriate. You will know if it will lead to something or not. But the best person to tell you if it is becoming romantic is the girl you are talking to

No. In fact, she very much wants me to not date until I’m eighteen.

 

[Iheartcoffee]

Just let it run its course and see what happens. If you worry too much about it then you will either miss out on a good friendship or miss out on getting to know your future wife. Just let the relationship move along naturally.

 

[ATeutonicKnight]

Just let it run its course and see what happens. If you worry too much about it then you will either miss out on a good friendship or miss out on getting to know your future wife. Just let the relationship move along naturally.

Thanks for the great advice. There’s no reason to speculate or try to rush things, so I won’t. I love spending time with her and she obviously loves spending time with me, so I guess that’s all that matters right now.

 

[Baelor]

If one of the parties does not believe that it is romantic, it is not romantic.

 

[mountee]

The opportunity to have someone to talk to and enjoy is a great opportunity especially if you are teenagers. Don’t let other people keep you from developing this friendship as they are very important during this time of your life. If it becomes a relationship then great as you will have started as friends.