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Episode 3205:
Melissa Josue answers a reader who wants to tell a close male friend she wants a real relationship. She explains why asking a man to commit can feel like pressure, and why sharing your own feelings, rather than telling him what to do, invites him to open up instead. It is clear dating advice on moving from friendship to romance while staying honest about what you want.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/should-i-tell-him-i-want-a-real-relationship/
Quotes to ponder:
"Sharing your feelings is a powerful and wonderful way to connect and deepen your relationship and bring him closer to you, even if it is a friendship right now."
"There's a difference between telling him to do something and sharing your feelings."
"Share feelings, not actions."
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