There's a coworker that is obviously into me. She's really sweet and we share the exact same sense of humor. We make each other laugh and I genuinely like spending time with her; however, I'm not attracted to her and she has a kid.
I've always believed that men and women can't be "just friends." I've been friendzoned before and it fucking sucks. I don't want to make myself a hypocrite, but at the same time, I don't want to date a girl with a kid.
We've gone out for drinks once before (her idea) and we're going again tonight (also her idea). If she brings up that she wants to start dating, how am I supposed to turn her down without making her feel like shit?
It's really strange being on the other side of this situation for once.
just say you're flattered but you think you're better off as friends
if she doesn't want to be friends anymore respect that and give her some distance
Ask her if you can bring a friend or friends for tonight. No matter what she says, she will understand you don't see it as a date or don't want to date. And from then on play clueless to all of her advances until she gives up.
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As a guy it's really easy for you. As they say, women are the gatekeepers of sex; men are the gatekeepers of relationships. All you have to do is not reciprocate and there's no relationship.