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For the lesbians - wanting more than just friendship?

Asked by Jude (32198points) January 21st, 2009

I’m a single lesbian and I find that when I meet new lesbians (single as well), most of the time they’re interested in something romantic (when getting to know them) and can’t keep it as just friends. When I turn them down (being that I only want a friendship and they know that) they can’t handle it (feel rejected) and the drama ensues.

Why can’t lesbians just be friends and hang out – no strings?

Anyone else experience this?

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PupnTaco's avatar

Because they’re horny?

tennesseejac's avatar

Im not a lezbian but I would guess its the same reason hetero-women dont want to just “hang out” with me. I know one reason is because Im in my late twenties and the women out there are looking to settle down. Plus, if we are “friends” its probably more difficult for them (and me) to have a romantic relationship with someone else.

tinyfaery's avatar

DD

Are you new? Don’t you know it’s lovers first then friends. But I kid.

Make friends with straight girls, real straight girls, not girls who are curious. I’ve found that the only way to have just a friendship with another gay girl is to be in a truly monogomous relationship. Otherwise, sexuality becomes involved.

laureth's avatar

Eh, from what I hear, just start the relationship like they want. Soon enough it’ll be just-friends. ;)

(Oops, that’s what @tinyfaery just said.)

tinyfaery's avatar

That’s not really what I said. Not only lesbians get “bed-death”.

loser's avatar

I know it’s possible. Are you being really upfront about your intentions ahead of time?

Jude's avatar

@loser I have been from day one. The thing is, we spend a lot of time together, get along great, but, she knows that for me, I just want (and am only ready for) friendship. I just got out of a relationship. I know that doesn’t necessarily stop people from becoming emotionally attached (on her part), though.

loser's avatar

Maybe you’re just very easy to fall for! But friendship really can happen. Hopefully that will work. It’s great that you know that you’re not ready for anything more right now. Stay true to yourself and take care of you first.

adreamofautumn's avatar

It’s the lesbian urge to merge. It’s overwhelming. For some reason it takes on a life of it’s own in lesbian friendships.

Xena's avatar

I think it has a lot to do with the dating pool being small, so when you do meet a compatible lesbian that you’re attracted to, it’s kind of hard not to be interested. I know for me, it doesn’t happen so often that I can be immune to it.

Scarikah's avatar

I’m a lesbian and I have lesbian friends. They never hit on me. And I return the favor. Maybe that’s because we’re all in relationships though. But even when I was single I hit on my straight female friends so much more. Probably because I know it’s not going anywhere and they just think it’s funny..

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