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how would i approach a guy to just be friends? i think it’s harder for me because i look pretty feminine so i immediately get put into a romantic/sexual category
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Anonymous 1w

You probably should ask women this question. In my experience, most men don’t do well interpreting platonic advances. They usually think it’s romantic. For me, all my friends I met doing hobbies I like. Maybe you’ll have better luck joining a hobby club.

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Anonymous 1w

You make your intentions clear

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Anonymous 1w

I wouldn’t… i would make friends in clubs (and in groups) and stuff to make it more friendly and less intimate than 1-1 to try to make sure everyone is on the same page

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

i’ve tried that and it’s never seemed to work. i feel like the guys usually avoid me in clubs i like. i’m really only clubs for women this semester, but id still like to be friends with the guys in my classes. and id really only get the chance to talk to them outside of class

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

Hmm ok well I met my women friends in clubs but I think class can work! But I would invite them to do things in group settings first if that makes sense, also to emphasize it’s platonic.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

how do i start the conversation though? i think just going up to a guy after class is more likely to be misinterpreted. in the class im thinking of i dont even have other friends in there so idk how id plan any group activity. im sorry but ideally id have a step by step guide because idk what im doing wrong :c

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

Yea def hard (hence why I said clubs) but are you thinking of a specific person? Why? If so like I think your best option would be to be super forward. “Ive been trying to branch out and make new friends and noticed yoy (thing in common?) do you want to exchange instagram?”

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Anonymous replying to -> evilbusinessmajor 1w

it might be the hobbies i like but i think the guys in the clubs ive tried tend to avoid me in there. the guys will usually stick together and it gets awkward when i start talking. my interests are kinda nerdy so im not shocked when they seem to be the type of guys who don’t know how to interact with women. i’d like to make more friends in the things im interested in but id also like to be treated like a normal person

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