Relationship question

I think it works best with friends of friends. That is, your friend knows my friend and we meet up, get a feel for each other then make a decision on progressing to a more intimate situation. It leaves more options available to both parties. You can stay casual if the connection is not there or move forward if the sparks start to fly.

My wife and I were friends for years before becoming a couple. We were attracted to each other from quite early on but didn't express it. I think it would have been weird though if either of us was consciously trying to lay the groundwork for a romantic relationship. It was a good friendship that naturally became romance and marriage in its own good time.

I have not dated in 11 years by my own choosing so I could not answer this.

But if a woman came along and I thought maybe I will give this a chance it would have to start off with real and honest conversation about life and our life goals, and then I would let things roll naturally from there if we had common ground and interests to off of.

Good luck

I’m not a big fan of “slow” tbh. It shouldn’t take that long for her to know if she sees me as a keeper.

That said, if she’s uncomfortable physically, I’m not going to push the issue. Ultimately, you’re either compatible or not.

I think it's best to be friends first. You learn more about a person when you're just friends.

Friends first and initially, imo