This woman and I make great friends and business contacts.
However she likes me. I don’t want to date her as she is the most toxic woman in a relationship. It’s hard to imagine there is a worse woman out there to date and be in a relationship with.
Any advice?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, successfully maintaining a platonic relationship with someone who has romantic feelings for you can be challenging but not impossible. Here are some actionable steps:
Set Clear Boundaries: Be upfront and honest about your intentions. Let her know that you value the friendship and business relationship but are not interested in anything romantic.
Avoid Mixed Signals: Ensure your actions align with your words. Avoid behaviors that could be interpreted as romantic or overly personal.
Focus on the Professional/Platonic Side: Engage in activities and conversations that emphasize your business and friendship dynamic. Keep interactions professional and neutral.
Limit Personal Interactions: If necessary, reduce one-on-one time to avoid any potential misunderstandings. Group settings can help maintain a neutral dynamic.
Be Respectful but Firm: If she continues to push for more, reiterate your stance respectfully but firmly. Consistency is key.
Evaluate the Relationship: If her feelings create ongoing tension or toxicity, you may need to reassess whether maintaining the friendship is beneficial for both parties.
Remember, managing personal relationships, especially in professional settings, requires tact and clear communication.
Sources: Romance my way into PE?, Networking 101 – 8 tips from a “non-target” school student, Networking as a woman - my experience and questions, I met a girl and I don’t want to do this anymore, Don't Throw Away Your Shot - Networking with Senior Professionals as an MBA
Keep calling her “man” or “dude” like you would a guy friend.
Most likely she takes it personally and you're not as friendly anymore. Just never take the bait, she'll get bored eventually.
Guys friendzone women all the time the only difference is we'llstill hook up with them
Hook up with a guy in front of her so she thinks you're gay.
So your honest question is "can I be friends with a woman?" Really?
This is such a dumb question, unless of course you're already sleeping with her or already have, in which case you might be out of luck.
I would recommend acting like a simp. She will lose interest quickly
Just ignore it and eventually you will develop a routine where you don't think about it anymore and she either accepts the role or decides to not be friends anymore.
Just act dumb as if you don’t understand it when she flirts
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