[boogieboy]

Originally Posted by A O

This smells like game-playing, I'm not a fan of such tactics. The OP really only has one true cause to take. It's up to him to choose it.

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It is a tactic to test her genuine-ness as a friend, but I like this test because maybe if he does this, it will help him shed some romantic feelings about her, solidify in his mind that it will never happen with her, and maybe wise up and go pursue a woman who might like him. But really he needs to cut ties with her for a while, that would actually work better.

[dave22]

I actually think dating some more would be a good idea for me. I can't be sure what her reaction would be, but she did give me some pretty blunt dating advice last time we met saying that as a friend she just wanted to see me happy (she can often be very direct, which is actually a characteristic I appreciate). Since she seems willing to give advice, I think I may ask her if she has any more. I think I could use it.

We will meet next week again (we take badminton lessons together) and then she will be away most of the time until January. I have been thinking that maybe this will be for the best as I can have some space to get rid of any lingering feelings I may have.

[Sith Apprentice]

You are an AFC and your in the friends zone.. Never agree to this friends crap after getting rejected by a woman unless you enjoy looking like a fool.

[dave22]

I really don't think it is foolish to have the maturity to be friends with someone after you have gone out on a few dates.

[Thornton]

I imagine that the lack of chemistry was the main issue - she just didn't feel that way about you. Once you've been friend-zoned it's very difficult to make her think of you romantically; plus she's found someone else who she presumably does have chemistry with. If I were you I would give up on this one and look for someone else.

[DanielMadr]

I suggest you move on. There is little to no chance for her falling in love with you.

I wouldnt restore to game playing - jealous games....it is womans way...you dont have the right hormones to play that right anyway.

Only solution I heard of is standing in front of her house playing Peter Gabriel songs. But I never heard it worked and you make total fool of yourself.

You are still young. Cut your loses and move on. Not as a part of a trick..Really move on.