Sand&Water Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Here is the Scenario. Guy and Girl are in a platonic relationship. One day Girl and Guy are having a conversation, when Guy blurts out to Girl the following statement: " . . . You and I are like an old married couple without the kids, the rings, and the first freshly paid mortgage." (1) What does the above statement mean? (2) Is it a compliment or an insult? (3) How would you interpret the above statement? Sand&Water
Saxis Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 (1 & 3) I interpret that as "We'd be great lovers, but the attraction just isn't there." My reasoning: Old married couple, signifying the physical part probably isn't very strong anymore. (2) I'd say it is a compliment that girl is a very good friend, but reassuring that it is only platonic.
acrosstheroom Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Was the guy laughing when he said it, smiling, or angry? What was the conversation about when he blurted this out?
Blue Eyed Brain Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Was the guy laughing when he said it, smiling, or angry? What was the conversation about when he blurted this out? Good question.... He sounds like he is telling her that he is very comfortable with her. Also, all men image having sex with all women that they encounter. Whether the two have combined into a physical and mental attraction is another thing. What else does he say to you? What's his body language like? Does he touch you? Are you sending signals that you would like to take things further?
4givrnt4gtr Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Id say Old married couple = two people who know absolutely everything about each other...but the romance is pretty gone. It depends on what u want ur relationship to be with this guy. If you want it to be more than platonic....eeeehhh doesnt look like he feels the same... On the other hand if u want him just as a friend, id say its a great compliment!
Trialbyfire Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 It can mean any number of things, depending on what the mindset of the guy was, at the time of blurting this out. Overall, I would say it's a compliment. "We have a great relationship without the responsibilities that cause all the hassles and issues."
Author Sand&Water Posted November 14, 2007 Author Posted November 14, 2007 RE: Here is where it's Mind Boggling: |Contradiction| I'd say it is a compliment that girl is a very good friend, but reassuring that it is only platonic. HOW? GUY is the one that wants "More Than Just Friends" with Girl. GIRL wants Friendship only. Sand&Water
IrishCarBomb Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 GUY is the one that wants "More Than Just Friends" with Girl. Is he also terrible at flirting?
Trimmer Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Is he also terrible at flirting? Yeah, it wouldn't be the first time a guy blurted out something that didn't do a very good job of explaining what he really felt... Maybe looking for the precise hidden meaning isn't all that useful. Maybe it really was just 'blurted out' and doesn't have any more meaning than what you already know. For example, I think your post that he wants "more than just friends" and she wants "just friends" tells us way more than his blurted comment does. Is this you, or some hypothetical "guy" and "girl" you made up?
Poboy Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 It can mean any number of things, depending on what the mindset of the guy was, at the time of blurting this out. Overall, I would say it's a compliment. "We have a great relationship without the responsibilities that cause all the hassles and issues." i see it as - I'm bored as there is no excitement in the relationship and we are just together for the sake of it.
Ocean-Blue Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Here is the Scenario. Guy and Girl are in a platonic relationship. One day Girl and Guy are having a conversation, when Guy blurts out to Girl the following statement: " . . . You and I are like an old married couple without the kids, the rings, and the first freshly paid mortgage." (1) What does the above statement mean? (2) Is it a compliment or an insult? (3) How would you interpret the above statement? Sand&Water Without knowing the dynamics b/w the said girl and guy, it's hard to tell what he meant. It's neither a compliment nor an insult. Perhaps it was a mere observation? I'd ask the guy what he meant. He brought it up...it's only reasonable that she'd ask him for an explanation or elaboration.
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