Dear Sugar & Spice ... I have a friend who just broke up with her boyfriend of six months just two days ago. How long should I wait to ask her out and how should I approach the subject? And, is it wrong to think about her as a potential lover or should we just keep it as friends?
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A Little Sugar
She's a friend and that is exactly how she should stay. Unless there is a special, uncontrollable spark (not sexual urge) that you both feel, don't evolve friendship status to girlfriend. And don't even think about making it 'friends with benefits' since it will never move beyond just sex. Now that she has more free time on her hands, you'll probably see her more often. If a spark develops, then that's the right time to ask for more -- more of a relationship that is. Chime In | Meet Sugar
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A Lot of Spice
It looks like this newly-single friend has always been somebody you've been interested in, since you're ready to start dating her already. The thing is, you don't want to be the rebound guy, because those relationships rarely last. If you want to be someone she can seriously consider for a relationship, try being just her friend for a little while longer. Another month or so won't hurt, but it could definitely help. Chime In | Meet Spice