How do i draw the line with male friends?
I’m a friendly and outgoing person (22F), and lately I’ve noticed that it’s becoming really hard to have male friends without things getting complicated.
I talk to them the same way I talk to anyone else, but after a while some of them start seeing me differently or develop feelings for me. The thing is, I’m always very clear from the beginning that I’m not looking for a relationship, I’m not interested in dating, and I just want friendship.
What frustrates me is that even when I set those boundaries, some guys seem to get attached anyway or keep hoping for something more. Eventually I get so tired of repeating myself and dealing with crossed boundaries that I’ve started blocking people without even explaining anymore.
How do you maintain friendships with men while making your boundaries clear? Is there something I’m missing, or is this just something that happens sometimes? I’d really appreciate any advice because I’m honestly getting exhausted by it.
P.S. One thing I’d like to add is that I’m a very straightforward person. I don’t play games and I’m usually very direct about my boundaries. If someone starts making me uncomfortable or keeps ignoring the boundaries I’ve already explained, I tell them clearly that I’ll walk away from the friendship AKA ghost them.