When a man says to you, "Let's start with friends," it may seem like a tactful rejection on the surface, but in fact there is a deeper meaning to it. As women, we need to understand the subtext behind this phrase in order to better cope with the situation.
First of all, we need to recognize that men are rational thinking creatures, and they usually do not express their emotions easily. Therefore, when a man says "let's start with friends", it is likely that he has developed some crush on you, but is not sure if that liking is enough to develop into a romantic relationship. In the process, he hopes to get to know you more and see if there is more common ground and fit between you.
Secondly, men are usually more passive in relationships, and they are not very good at expressing their feelings directly. Therefore, when a man says "let's start with friends", it may also be because he wants you to be more proactive and show your charm and attractiveness. In this way, it will be easier for him to develop feelings for you and be more willing to take the initiative to pursue you.
In addition, we also need to take into account men's self-esteem. In some cases, when a man says "let's start with friends", it may also be because he feels that his appearance, education, work, etc. are not good enough, and he thinks that he is not worthy of you. In this case, he wants to be able to make up for his shortcomings by making more contacts in order to be better with you.
So, how should we respond to this statement from men? First of all, we need to be clear about our hearts. If you also have a crush on this man and are willing to further develop a relationship with him, then you can try to get to know him more and get to know each other more. If you don't have feelings for him or already have another romantic partner, then you can politely decline his offer and express your thoughts.
In the process of interacting with him, we also need to pay attention to the following points: first, don't be too active or enthusiastic, and maintain a certain degree of reserve and calmness; secondly, to show your personality and charm to attract his attention; Finally, respect his feelings and decisions, and don't force him to have feelings for you or pursue you.
To sum up, the phrase "let's start with friends" is not a euphemistic rejection, but contains a deeper meaning. As women, we need to understand men's ways of thinking and emotional expression habits in order to better cope with this situation. At the same time, we also need to maintain a certain degree of reserve and calmness, show our charm and attractiveness, and respect his feelings and decisions. Only in this way can we get along better with this man and develop a beautiful relationship.