It's simply an unfortunate turn of events when a lady leads a guy on yet she definitely knows that their friendship will never really bud into something more special than what it already is. This is even worse when the lady knows that the guy is completely infatuated with her and instead of clearly expressing her reservations, she strings the poor man along in the hopes of still enjoying the friendship perks.
Here are some vividly clear signs that can tell you that you’re being thrown to the curb gracefully (or even manipulatively) by a girl, even when she's reluctant to use the words and tell you straight that she isn’t interested in dating you:
1. She constantly hints at a lack of commitment
Both of you may spend all day together every day, yet the way she introduces you to her parents or her friends is a huge sign of her thoughts about you on a romantic level. She openly displays her reluctance in pursuing a romantic relationship.
2. She displays her feelings when it suits her
Her feelings are always constantly on and off depending on her needs and emotional state. You can obviously tell that she’s yours only till it’s time to leave for a better option.
3. She wants to keep her options open
She constantly hints at the idea of having an open relationship where both partners can be romantically involved with other people.
4. She avoids alone time with you
If you invite her somewhere, she brings along a friend. If this happens once, maybe it is a coincidence, if it happens again then there is no doubt where you stand in terms of friendship versus exclusive relationship.
5. She doesn't try with her looks
She’s so casual. You can tell that she isn’t making any attempt with her appearance whenever you organize dates with her. When both of you head out to grab a bite to eat she tags along with odd ratchet clothes with no makeup or earrings.
6. She treats you like her handyman
Now let me clarify, if you’re being invited to do some lingerie shopping, this may be a great opportunity for you. But shoe shopping, handbag shopping, carrying her purchases through the mall while following her around like a personal assistant, that is where things start to look grim.
7. You're the shoulder she leans on
Unless you have chosen to just be friends then she shouldn't have the audacity to approach you with her several relationship problems and heartbreaks. Especially when you've categorically stated your feelings.