Q:I have been friends this girl for a while now, and I recently realized that I like her. But she is content being friends. I don’t want to do anything to ruin our friendship, but I want to move it to the next level, what do I do? -Unsure

Chick: Are you positive she is content with just being friends, or is that your self-doubt talking? Rejection is never fun, but sometimes the fear of putting yourself out there holds you back from something that would actually happen if you simply let it. The easiest route you can go is to take a baby step and get a little flirtier: linger longer at hugs, do more things just the two of you instead of in a group, etc. If she responds well, then keep upping the ante until you are confident enough in yourself and her feelings for you to approach her about it, or you might find that things just fall naturally together. You could also take the more juvenile route by asking a friend what he/she thinks of the situation. Most good friendships last longer than boyfriend/girlfriend relationships anyway, and who is not to say that things could change in the future? Maybe one morning she’ll wake up and “realize” she likes you, too.

Dick: First of all be careful, once you go more than friend you can never go back. It is like trying to blow yourself, if you find out you can, it will probably ruin your social life. Friends with the opposite sex are tricky because, unless they are uglier than Janet Reno, at some point there is going to be sexual tension. Unless you aren’t getting any from other sources, steer clear. My suggestion get drunk, and go for a random girl, it will definitely be less drama.