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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]its a little young, but aren't the most successful introductions for relationships friends of friends?  why would that ever be off limits?[/quote]

Agreed.

As long as the initial friend thinks they would be a good match, it should be encouraged.

That said, if initial friend is opposed, it makes you wonder if there really isn't ANY interest.  I 100% believe that adult men and women can be friends.  It's MUCH harder for 18/19 old boys and girls to be friends[/quote]

OP  here.  I agree, and although I know that my son has no interest in this girl that he basically grew up with (they've known each other 11 year and were pretty much like brother and sister), I really am wondering if her anger is really jealousy and that she likes my son but won't tell him.

It's a difficult situation because she won't really give a reason why and my son is not flighty with girls, and has a sincere interest in this other girl but is stuck in the middle and doesn't feel like he should have to choose.

Kind of a side note, but my son and this original friend were VERY close friends, told each other everything, and even made a pact when younger that they would always be best friends and wouldn't allow their future partners to disturb that friendship.  Of course, they were young and naive at the time and didn't know how difficult and complicated life could get.   [/quote]

Yeah, this could get dicey/messy

She definitely has feelings for your son.  And its going to be difficult to navigate that without hurting her feelings.  I would advise your son to NOT date this other friend, but to feel comfortable going on dates with other girls.  The friend will be jealous and maybe even a little upset, but it will spare her from having those feelings towards a friend[/quote]

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