Friend with benefits doesn't show interest
Dear Amy: I'm involved in a "friends with benefits" situation with "Steve." We are both in our late-30s.
We tried dating, but he told me that he didn't see long-term potential in me.
We stayed friends with benefits, basically acting like we are dating. I've always had ups and downs with him, mainly involving me reacting in an upset manner.
I really resent him, but I also like spending time with him.
I recently moved to my current location, and right now he's my only friend.
I get so upset with him. Lately he's been calling me, "Angry Ashley." We've taken breaks from each other before, but one of us has always caved.
Recently, I told him that I needed space. I have been good about not contacting him, and he's not on my social media, but, Amy, do you think that with enough space he will forget about the way I acted and eventually want to have a relationship with me?
I am good to him, and sometimes he acts like he likes me, too ... we just haven't been talking or spending time with each other as much as we used to, and I've been feeling needy and clingy.
Can I turn this around? I haven't talked to him in four days.
-- Dumb and Not So Young
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