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My friend says she does not want to be in a relationship. What is the difference between a friendship and a relationship. I told her I just want to be friends (that is true) and she wants to know what I mean. I need help clarifying the difference?? Is a friendship not a relationship? Does by saying she does not want a relationship does she really say she does not want to be my friend? Is it possible to be in a friendship without some form of underlying relationship? What or is there a difference?

Advice question and clarification needed........

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A friendship IS a relationship, but relationship implies exclusivity in the "intimate" department, if you get my drift...... You don't say whether you are male or female, nor how old you (both) are...
But it's my guess you are both relatively young....

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I am a male and I am in my mid twenties, she is also in her mid twenties. We have been intimate, can we go back to just being friends? I liked being intimate but she did not. She is seeing s/o else for that need. I am okay with just being friends and want her to know this but don't know what I should do to convey that. She is trying to just ignore me and put me off. Any further advice??

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A friendship is more so just someone to hang out with. You would probably share some sort of interests. Generally you spend less time with a friend, than you would with someone in a relationship. "Just friends" usually doesn't involve any sexual activities. And MOST of the time, you don't think of eachother has anything other than a friend. Basically, a friendship would pretty much be like any other friendship you have, male or female.

A relationship on the other hand, is much more intimate. Physically and emotionally. You would probably spend more time with this person, than someone who is just a friend. Your feelings would be different towards eachother, compared to just a friend.

Those are the more obvious differences...

As far as you guys being just friends after having been intimate together... It's possible. If it seems like she's ignoring you and doesn't want to talk to you, maybe your guys' experiences together made her uncomfortable right now. For whatever reason, perhaps she's scared that ruined the friendship, or who knows?! If I were you, I would just back off for a bit. I mean, I don't know how often you try to talk to her, but personally, I would give it a bit before I try being her friend again. Especially if you guys had recently been intimate together. She may still feel uncomfortable about it, and might be worried you want something more. Give it some time and let her contact you.

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