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How likely is it for a girl you used to date to start showing interest again?

For the past year we've only rarely spoken on Facebook through comments and now out of the blue we've been playing games on there and chatting in the game multiple times a day. She hasn't said anything and I don't want to make things awkward, but I never really lost interest and certain feelings are starting to come back.

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    Intelligently - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by Intelligently Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:20AM

    It's very likely. People (not just women) have a much easier time "liking" someone when the relationship isn't too close. That old adage that says, "Familiarity breeds contempt" is very true. It's just easier to be attracted to someone who isn't close enough to make you vulnerable.

    Also, I've seen with almost every single one of my ex's, they will come back around (almost annually) after they've had a recent breakup and are going through a bout of loneliness as a result. Their minds go back to the last person who made them feel loved, attractive, respected, etc, and then they're knocking down my door again trying to rekindle an old flame.

    Thing is, I've learned that neither of these types of come-backs generally end well. There's a reason why most relationships don't pan out. Some people will come back and tickle your heart strings just to test the waters and see if they've "still got it". They have no real intention of developing a meaningful relationship again -- usually, they just want to feel wanted.

    In the rare case that you've both had a long while apart and have grown up and matured quite a bit, then maybe there's a chance because time can make us all totally different people, but that requires a lot of time usually. Anyone who comes back to you saying they've changed .. usually hasn't.

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  1. Army0917 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by Army0917 Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:27AM

    Well, nothing has happened yet. At this point it's just friendly conversation and if she's feeling anything she hasn't hinted at it yet. It might be to early to tell, but all I know is what's going on with me, and as I said, I don't want to make things awkward if at all possible.

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  2. Intelligently - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by Intelligently Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:32AM

    Yep, I understand that. I would try to just take it as is then and not attempt to apply any energy in romantic direction. When someone is attracted to you, you know it without their needing to come right out and say it. But if they're not yet, you can scare them away by focusing on something romantic before they're ready for it. Either way, I wish you the best!

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8 Answers to "How likely is it for a girl you used to date to start showing interest again?"

  1. s3r1al - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by s3r1al Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:07AM

    get yourself a different girl.

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  2. verofranco - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by verofranco Mar 30th, 2012 at 8:15AM

    I agree.

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  3. Army0917 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by Army0917 Mar 30th, 2012 at 10:28AM

    I'm not saying that I'm persuing her, just that feelings that I did have are returning. If another girl came into the picture that I liked I wouldn't object. Pretty much I'm just trying to make sense of everything.

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  4. steppingup - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by steppingup Mar 30th, 2012 at 9:15AM

    Guard yourself...she might be standing still and you are moving forward. If she is not seeing anyone and you are in driving distance, seems a lunch date would be the logical next step, you will know the status before the check comes....you'll see it in her eyes.

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  5. Army0917 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by Army0917 Mar 30th, 2012 at 10:31AM

    The way I see it, as she called things off last time, she can initiate if she is really interested. That's at least one way I'm trying to guard myself. We are within driving distance, so if she wanted to meet for lunch I would probably agree to meet.

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  6. steppingup - 41-45 years old - male

    Reply by steppingup Mar 30th, 2012 at 10:35AM

    sounds like you got a good plan there sir! Happy Easter.

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  7. Keap - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by Keap Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:48AM

    Very likely. Of course it is key to remember why the relationship did not last in the first place. From the way it sounds, it sounds like SHE called it off. If that is the case I would say tread very carefully and take things slowly so that you don't end up with a broken heart. Even if you two do end up dating again, if she is the one who broke it off the first time, have your eyes and ears open to make sure that her feelings really have changed, or that SHE really has changed and really wants to make it work this time.

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  8. Army0917 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by Army0917 Mar 30th, 2012 at 7:59AM

    Thanks, right now we are just talking, but if it does get to that point I'll be sure to keep that in mind.

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  9. Fedupmastermind - 22-25 years old - male

    Posted by Fedupmastermind Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:26AM

    Very, especially if she knows you're getting friendly with other girls.

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  10. Army0917 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by Army0917 Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:30AM

    If she thought that it might be a stretch, but in the end it's all about how someone perceives something.

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  11. Fedupmastermind - 22-25 years old - male

    Reply by Fedupmastermind Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:36AM

    Very wise words

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  12. MushroomFairyDust - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by MushroomFairyDust Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:11AM

    It really depends on why you broke up. She could still have romantic feelings or she could just want to be your friend. I have exes that I'm still friends with and the relationship ended because I didn't see them in the way they saw me. We're really good friends and I can tell they still want me but we keep it friendly, they've moved on and so have I. Then I have a few exes where if I were single I'd probably take them back or definitely have a fling..lol

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  13. Army0917 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by Army0917 Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:16AM

    She claimed it was due to not feeling a connection, but I thought it was kind of weird as things seemed to be going pretty good.

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  14. MushroomFairyDust - 26-30 years old - female

    Reply by MushroomFairyDust Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:21AM

    I think you should move on if she hasn't made any attempts to get back with you. If that's your real picture you are certainly a good looking guy and if you get off Facebook and get out I bet you'll find a real girl..lol If you want to be brave ask her how she feels about you. If she says she doesn't see you that way slowly cut ties.

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  15. Joseph84 - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by Joseph84 Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:09AM

    It's highly likely that they show interest in you again ...if they are having a "nobody to be with" spell. Do yourself a favor..remember why you two stopped being together..and find someone that is opposite of that... :)

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  16. Army0917 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by Army0917 Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:12AM

    Essentially she broke things off saying she didn't feel a connection. Other than that I thought she was awesome.

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  17. Joseph84 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by Joseph84 Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:18AM

    Best I can advise is that you guard your heart..It's highly likely that she is having a lonely spell and you are a comfort zone..friend...If you are thinking more...you need to ask her bluntly what it is she wants to keep in contact with you for...but be prepared for any answer. Best of luck to you..whatever you wish to happen.

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  18. ddandme - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by ddandme Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:07AM

    sounds like it to me

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