DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been friends with this certain man for 10 years. One day, almost a year ago, he texted me asking if I would be willing to be intimate with him -- no labels, just benefits.
I liked him, so I accepted his offer. Almost a year into it, we are texting from morning to night, and I find myself catching feelings. If I tell him, I know it would ruin everything and end the friendship. Should I be honest or keep silent? What to do?
GENTLE READER: Catch some feelings for another.
If your friend gets jealous and wants to consider changing his status, you may consider doing so. But if he encourages the new relationship, you will have your answer about his feelings. At that point, you can start phasing out the benefits, and hope to retain the friendship.
Miss Manners is aware that this plan usually only works in romantic comedies, but she maintains that the distraction will be worth the risk.
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I liked him, so I accepted his offer. Almost a year into it, we are texting from morning to night, and I find myself catching feelings. If I tell him, I know it would ruin everything and end the friendship. Should I be honest or keep silent? What to do?
GENTLE READER: Catch some feelings for another.
If your friend gets jealous and wants to consider changing his status, you may consider doing so. But if he encourages the new relationship, you will have your answer about his feelings. At that point, you can start phasing out the benefits, and hope to retain the friendship.
Miss Manners is aware that this plan usually only works in romantic comedies, but she maintains that the distraction will be worth the risk.
Miss Manners: I accepted his offer to be a friend with benefits, but now I want more
If I tell him, I know it would ruin everything and end the friendship. Should I be honest or keep silent? What to do?
