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Dear Dr. Jolt,

Alright, I might as well just get to it. I've been friends with this guy for quite a while now and we really care for each other. He very recently asked me to be his girlfriend, but told me that I didn't have to answer right away and to take my time. I'm not sure how to respond. I really care for him, but it's like he has me up on this pedistal and I'm afraid that one day I'm going to come crashing down. I don't want to hurt him. Plus, I like to flirt with some of my other guys friends. I'm just not sure how I feel or what to do. Do you have any advice for this confused soul?

Signed,
Not Sure What To Do

Dear Not Sure What To Do,

It seems like you like this guy enough to hook up with him, or you wouldn't really have a problem to write in about. So the question is, do you want to be "tied down" right now? Flirting with other guy friends can mean a few things.....1) just that you like the attention that it brings, or 2) that you actually want something to come from these encounters. Neither of these possibilities may be something this guy wants to see you doing if you were an item. Some people are just flirty by nature and it's part of what makes them who they are.....quite possibly what drew him to you in the first place. So, my answer? Why buy the cow when you can get the sex for free? The other option? "I think we should just be friends." On another bote....I like candlelit dinners and walks on the beach...

Sincerely,
Dr. Jolt, ph.D.c (pretty hot and delightfully charming)

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