Originally Posted by nomas
Whether it's the a matter of guys being more biologically driven or it being more socially accepted for a guy to speak his mind when he likes a girl..or simply that girls are so irresistible..it comes down to attraction and demonstrating your attraction.
It's called..if you think someone is attractive can you never be his/her friend?
I say you can.
Now, obviously there are levels of attraction, and this may be where the difference (in general) between girls and guys lie. A guy may be more inclined to open his mouth about a little attraction as he may be willing to risk the friendship if there is a chance for more. A woman may not be so quick to risk a friendship at a small attraction.
But therein lies the issue. Whether you're demonstrative about your attraction or not. I have friends who I wouldn't mind being romantic with..but I practice self discipline. If I don't see a sign in her part that I may have a chance, I decide not to demonstrate my own attraction either....but what if you're both doing the same thing? "He's not demonstrating anything so he must not be into me..I won't hint towards anything either..."
That's where the game comes in (I hate the game btw). Subtle signs that are supposed to be picked up by the other and in turn you give your signals....but not everyone is exactly the same, so you stick to what's generally accepted as the right signals/interpretations... but I'm off subject.
In any case, yes, you could be friends, but that doesn't mean someone doesn't like you. If you find someone attractive, with a nice personality, etc..why wouldn't you want to be a romantic partner with this person? The only question is whether you act on it or not. In the case of your drunk buddy, well, when you're drunk I guess you loose control so you say things you wouldn't say when you're in control and therefore, it comes out. But otherwise he was being cool about it and just your friend (as you suggested yourself that you had no idea he'd behave this way). And in the case of buddy number 2, same thing, he just put out a subtle little hint that he thinks highly of you...if you reciprocated his feelings it would have been worth the risk. If not, the best case is that you took it as a compliment and that is that.
If you're good looking and have a nice character, by nature, people will like you. You can have friends, but given the opportunity for more, ¿why not if you have all the desirable traits? Doesn't this make sense too for girls toward guys?
Freddie