"Permalink Reply by Hooked on Sparkles on November 23, 2008 at 7:05pm Surely this could work with someone you are hoping to be involved with who, after you have known him for over 2 years, still is a friend -- shows interest now and then -- has other circumstances in his life that make it appear that a deeper relationship may not be possible -- and avoids a deeper relationship because he was hurt dee" . . . .