Dear Panel,

I'm a 25-year-old male who has yet to be in a long term relationship.

While I admit that I am picky, I seem to be very successful at being the "big brother" to all the right girls. We have solid relationships, but they mostly are either involved in a relationship (which often seems less meaningful then my friendship to them) or they only view me as a friend and nothing more.

How do I stop being the big brother, and start being a lover?

– Big Bro

Male, age 25, Maryland