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Why is my guy friend acting so distant after suddenly being so close?Men welcome to answer this.

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RiseAndShine40 · 09/06/2020 00:10

Hi all!So one of my guy mates who I really get on with is acting distant with me.No arguments or anything.I have always been so nice and caring towards him!We were close at one point and now he's acting distant with me.I actually think he's blocked my calls too.I am so confused.We are only friends too because I already have a boyfriend.

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scotsllb · 09/06/2020 00:34

Could he have got a gf who has insisted he end your friendship and he's too embarrassed to tell you?

RiseAndShine40 · 09/06/2020 00:37

He's had girlfriends before though and have always been friends with me.I thought that at first too but why avoid me when we are just friends.

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FlosCampi · 09/06/2020 00:41

Did you have a talk where he revealed his vulnerabilities? Some of my male friends seem to become a bit brisk the next time we chat, maybe to reset the balance again.

RiseAndShine40 · 09/06/2020 00:47

He went through a rough patch and I was there for him. I'm baffled as to why he would avoid me now as all I have ever been is nice and caring towards him.Its upset me.

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ilikemethewayiam · 09/06/2020 00:52

Yes I’ve noticed with some men that if they’ve opened up in a more unguarded moment, like when they’ve had a lot to drink they then pull away afterwards. I find that emotional rollercoaster hard to deal with. Could it be that? Has he revealed stuff recently that maybe he regrets? Or as PP mentioned, some GF’s don’t like their Bf’s having close female friends. maybe he’s trying not to upset her?

Hopoindown31 · 09/06/2020 08:04

Is it possible that during that closeness he develop feelings for you and has decided to step back? Women are regularly advise to do this on here.

TheGoodOlDays · 09/06/2020 09:05

I've had this happen a few times with male friends. It appears to happen when they've developed feelings for you that they know aren't reciprocated.

RiseAndShine40 · 09/06/2020 23:47

Thankyou everyone.x

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