WHAT’S HIS
RELATIONSHIP
AGENDA?
The telltale signs
below, as our experts
informed us, look,
super similar to the red
flags of an emotionally
unavailable dude.
Because, well, he sort
of is. And you don’t
have time for that.
> He’s dating you and other
women, but says that he
“can’t commit right now”.
> He’s single, but texts you
to “hang out” on Friday
and Saturday nights.
And always after 9pm.
> He’s a long-time friend
who vanished after
he got a GF. Now that
they’ve broken up,
he’s resurfaced... with
a drink invite.
> He’s in a serious
relationship but
often sends you flirty
Snapchats. Uncool.2 THE
LONG -TI M E
GUY FRIEND
So, he’s your best male
comrade. He has an
adorable family, a solid
career and would make
an excellent husband –
which his girlfriend is well
aware of. You’ve never
(minus ‘the spark’), you
may start to compare
your significant other
with him. “Even those in
committed relationships
continually assess the
suitability of potential
romantic partners,” says
Drouin. But this can
create an unfair uphill
battle for your man –
suddenly, he doesn’t dress
well enough, and so on.
Though you love him, you
can’t overlook his faults.SNUFF IT OUT
Keep the line between
friend and lover very
concrete. Invite your pal
over for dinner with you
and your man to eliminate
grey areas and fully
establish him in the friend
zone, says Doyle.felt a sexual zing with him,
but keep in touch via
Insta posts and texting.HERE’S THE DEAL
You have a male who
knows you and cares
about you, which may
be a smart and healthy
strategy, especially if
you’re planning to (or
already do) have kids.“Many women today live
far from relatives, so they
collect people they hope
will help them in difficult
times,” explains human
behaviour researcher
Dr Helen Fisher. A
back-up male nanny?WILL IT BURN YOU?
If your guy friend is
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