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    How can I be friends with a girl who rejected me if she is ignoring me?
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    She might just be feeling a little awkward about having rejected you. Give her a little time and then approach her again. When you do talk to her, make sure she knows that you still want to be friends.
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    How can I overcome shyness and fear so I can talk to her?
    Community Answer
    There's some good advice in wikiHow article Overcome Shyness with Girls .
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    What do I do if I took someone out once, but then they rejected me and blocked me on social media?
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    Try your best to get over it and move on. They may have been wrong to block you, but it's their choice to do so and you have to respect their decision and let them go.
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    While maintaining my friendship with her, can I start sharing some secrets with her?
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    Of course you can. Telling secrets is a great way to build trust with someone. Start with something small first to make sure she's not a blabbermouth!
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    Would it creep a girl out if I ask her out if we're already great friends?
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    I doubt it would "creep her out," as long as you ask respectfully, but be prepared in case she doesn't feel the same way. Let her know that if she doesn't want to date, you still want to be friends.
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    How should I treat a girl that didn't accept my proposal but still talks to me?
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    Talk to her like you would any of your friends. Try to avoid the topics of romance, dating, marriage, etc., and don't make a big thing about the rejection. It will be awkward at first, but it will get easier.
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    Is it okay to have daily conversations with someone who rejected me?
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    As long as you're both comfortable with it, sure. Plenty of people end up making great friendships out of situations like this.
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    While hanging out with her and her friends, should I worry about what they think of me?
    Community Answer
    No, you should never worry about what others think about you. Be confident, and be yourself.
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    What does it mean when she ran up to me and gave me a bear hug (with a pat on the back) when I answered the door?
    Community Answer
    That's her way of saying "Hey, I can't wait to spend time with you, bro" in an adorable way. Romantic hugs generally do not include a pat on the back.
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    What if she became my best friend later on?
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    That's great. If you become best friends, that means you're both over the awkwardness of you having asked her out and her rejecting you.
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    How do I go from casual friends to close friends with the girl who rejected me?
    Matthew P
    Community Answer
    Tell her how much you appreciate her friendship and that you want to see her as one your best friends.
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    What does it mean if the girl that rejected me gives me a bear hug?
    Community Answer
    It means that she cares about you and wants the best for you. She probably even wants a friendship with you. But she does not want a relationship with you.
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    What does it mean when the girl who rejected me handed me a note that said “Hey, cheer up, you’re still my friend, I’m not going anywhere” (with a few hearts and a smiley)?
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    She wants to make sure there are no hard feelings and that you know she still wants to be friends. Don't read anything else into it.
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    How should I thank her for being so nice to me as a friend even though she wasn’t polite when she rejected me?
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    You don't necessarily have to if you don't feel comfortable doing so. But if you do want to, just say something like, "Thanks for being honest when I told you I liked you, I do really appreciate your friendship.
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    What do I do if the girl that rejected me wants to go on vacation with me?
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    She’s probably encouraging you to do something fun with her because she wants to show that you can still be friends. If you're not comfortable going, just thank her for the invite and tell her that you don't think it's a very good idea.
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    While being friends with her, can I go to her if I’m upset?
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    Of course. If you two are close friends, I'm sure she'd be happy to talk to you about whatever is upsetting you.
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    Should I worry what someone will think of me if I'm hanging out with a friend that rejected me? Should I worry about the group of friends?
    Matthew P
    Community Answer
    No, don't worry. I'm sure they will respect your friendship with her and support it.
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    What do I do if I got a hug from a girl that rejected me and they said they care about me?
    Community Answer
    She wanted to remind you that she still cares about you as a friend and that she wants you to be happy. If you're comfortable remaining friends with her, you should do that.
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    How do I become best friends with the girl who rejected me? We are currently casual friends.
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    Just get to know her better. Ask her to hang out, but make it clear you just want to be friends. You could say something like, "I know you're not interested in dating me, and that's fine, but I'd still like to be friends. Would you like to get together for coffee?"
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    What does it mean when the girl who rejected me still calls me once a day?
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    She probably just thinks of you as a good friend. If you're unable to move on because she keeps calling you, speak up and tell her you need some space.
  • Question
    How to start talking to a girl whom you meet every day but she always ignores you because she has rejected you?
    Den Tang
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    Give her some space, treat her as nicely as you treat others, just greeting to her, like say "hi" when the situation got a bit better for you.
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    How do I stay friends with a girl I thought I had feeling for, but she goes, and dates someone else?
    Matthew P
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    Just hang out with her like you would with your other friends. It may be awkward at first, but respect her decision if she dates someone else.
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    She says "I have someone in my life!", Should you stop right there or there's still a chance somehow when you persist?
    Matthew P
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    If they already have someone in their life, it doesn’t mean you should not continue being friends with them. And instead, be happy for them and look after them like you would with many of your friends.
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    What does it mean when she started spending more time with me ever since my best friend broke up with me?
    Matthew P
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    She just wants you to move on from having an ex best friend. She may not want you romantically but she’s trying to be a good friend and she might even become a potential new best friend. Go ahead and give her a chance.
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    What does it mean when she sits beside me whenever I’m excluded by my friends?
    Matthew P
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    She just doesn’t want you to be lonely. She may not want a relationship with you but she does care about you.
  • Question
    She has sent me an email today during quarantine. She said she’s worried about me, what can I say back to her?
    Matthew P
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    Say something like “Aww thanks you’re the best.” You can ask her if she can set up a Zoom meeting with you if you want to talk.
  • Question
    What does it mean when the girl who rejected me give me a side hug and said “You have nothing to worry about”?
    Matthew P
    Community Answer
    This could mean that she just wants you to not worry about what she thinks of you––how awesome is that!
  • Question
    I’m on the other side here; my friend asked me out and when he told me I just ran away. But then later I told him I was lesbian even though I’m not, so what should I do?
    Community Answer
    Just apologize to him for stretching the truth as a way of coping with your sudden feelings. Tell him you were so surprised you just blurted that out to give yourself time to think. Acknowledge that it was a silly thing to say but that you didn't mean to reject him. Tell him that his friendship is still important to you.
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    I’ve told her recently that the best holiday gift she ever gave me was her friendship. Should I regret saying that?
    Matthew P
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    No, you shouldn’t regret saying that to a friend. Even if she rejected you, you just made her day and you let her know that she made yours as well.
  • Question
    The girl who rejected me has been taking good care of me as a friend. How can I creatively thank her?
    Matthew P
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    Give her a little gift like a necklace or tickets to something she's been wanting to see. And let her know that you are thinking about her and that you want to thank her for being a super sweet friend to you. Ask her for a hug if you’re getting all emotional.
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