Need some advice...

@breepeace (3014)
Canada
January 21, 2009 10:56pm CST
A guy friend of mine is interested in a female friend of my boyfriend's and has asked me to put in a good word for him with her. Now he's got some issues in that he's not the most mature, stable guy, and he's kind of a party animal which I know she isn't. I told him I didn't think they would be compatible, and I don't really feel comfortable telling her what a great guy he is, since he's a good guy as a friend, but no one I would feel comfortable recommending as relationship material, since he's historically bad with girlfriends. Even my boyfriend says he doesn't stand a chance with her. What should I do? Come clean with her and tell her that he asked after her, but that I don't recommend it, so I can be honest and tell him I spoke to her about it (albeit, not in the way he'd prefer), speak to her about him and leave out my reservations or lie to him and tell him I spoke to her but she's involved/not interested?
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@rsa101 (38148)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
Be open with everyone. if the guy wants to know the girl then let him be. Although you might act as intermediary you might introduce him to her and that's it no need to build him up with her and they are the ones to determine if they are compatible or not with each other. I think you could do that as a role.
• United States
22 Jan 09
I would just be honest, come clean, and say it's her choice but you wouldn't go out with him, and why. Let her decide
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@eshaan (6188)
• India
31 Jan 09
better u tell reality to your friend, and also what kind of guy is he...and don't tell the guy about the way u talked with her or he will be angry with u, he will never like that u talked with her in that way. If she is not that kind she will surely not like to have relationship with him.
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• Canada
22 Jan 09
Just tell her that he asked about her but also include his shortfalls or your concerns, so she is forewarned. Don't lie to either one. It is up to them what does or doesn't happen. So long as they both walk in with their eyes wide open.
• India
22 Jan 09
Hi Breepeace...its Phoenix this side.... First thing that u mention is: He's got some issues in that he's not the the most mature, stable guy, & he's kind of a party animal which according to u she isn't. Solution: Maturity means a lot in a boy's life....& which I feel is that most boys do lack this quality. so if he isn't mature u better not push that girl to get along with him. (GUYS OUT HERE DON'T TAKE IT IN AN OFFENSIVE WAY) He's a party animal...okay no issues....but if the girl isn't then why force her into this....after all one should love for what a person is not for what u get after changing that person. Second thing "He's historically bad with girlfriends. Even my boyfriend says he doesn't stand a chance with her." Solution: When he's not been good to his "GIRLFRIENDS" then what good relation he would share with her. Its a matter of self-respect girl.....its better if she too not joins his ex-girlfriends league. Finally, my solution to u would be that what if u where in place of that girl. And before getting into relationship with that guy u will be obviously eager to know about what sort of a person he is & about his past & other things. So, what u do is try and convince him that he's not the type of guy that the girl wants. Tell him the truth about him after all he has to face the bitter truth about him. And in case he gets agitated them tell him that a friend is the only one who can be true to u & will always expect your well being.:)
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