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I Think My Best Buddy Is Sending Me Covert Signals. I Need to Be Very Careful About What I Do Next.
Slate Magazine • • health
Key Points:
- A college student wants to have sex with his best male friend, who recently came out as bisexual, but without starting a romantic relationship, and seeks advice on how to approach the conversation tactfully.
- Rich Juzwiak advises keeping the conversation casual and not putting too much pressure or romantic expectation on the situation to avoid jeopardizing the friendship.
- Jessica Stoya suggests straightforward communication is often best, especially between men, and encourages the writer to clarify what "someone special" means to avoid mixed signals.
- Both agree that sex can complicate feelings and dynamics, so the writer should be prepared for unpredictable outcomes and consider whether risking the friendship is worth it.
- They recommend gauging the friend's openness through continued flirtation or direct but low-pressure invitations, and to be mindful of the friend's bisexual identity context when initiating the conversation.
