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What is the difference between friend and girlfriend?

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MikeyG -

Diana D There is a distinct difference between a girlfriend and a friend.

There's No Difference

In your case, there doesn't seem to be any difference at all!

Lefty I would say that the lack of sex IS a big difference. 

I'm going to guess that you haven't had any physical relationship with your best friend - but then, depending on how serious you and your girlfriend are (and how old you are) you may not have had any physical relationhsip with her either.

Let me ask you some things:

  • Do you really love them both EXACTLY the same? 
  • How are the two relationships different to you? 
  • Is one more meaningful to you?

The reason I ask is, you're going to have to make a choice. 

Can you honestly live with yourself leading both of these girls on (I guess not since you wrote asking for advice)?  You're going to have to decide – are they both friends to you, or is one actually a girlfriend? 

Set Boundaries

Then you need to let them both know where they stand.  And set up boundaries with the one who is just your friend - even though most of us love our friends, we do NOT always tell them that we love them and need them, etc.  It rightfully makes our partners feel uncomfortable.

So, whichever one is your friend - maybe both?  You'll need to tell them that, and tell them what you think a friend is, and tell them how you want your relationship to be, and how you DON'T want it to be.

– Judith

 

 

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