Women and Slagging

outdoor_miner

I have a female friend (there is a distance issue that does not allow for more than friendship at the moment) that I chat with every day. I really like her and think that eventually the time could be right for us to explore more of a relationship. The thing is, she loves to slag the **** out of me. I can take it, and she is really funny and clever about it, but it does send mixed signals. What is the deal with this? Is it a defense mechanism? Does it mean she likes me? Doesn't like me?

Ickle Magoo

Normally I'd say it could be either - but the fact that despite the distance you chat with every day has me leaning towards that she likes you and is doing the verbal equivalent of pig-tail pulling.

No way to know for sure though and baring in mind you can't have a relationship at the moment anyway, I'd just keep going as you are and see if the novelty doesn't wear off by the time you can.

All the best. :cool:

Catari Jaguar

Good natured ribbing and a bit of harmless flirting. Good signs. Obviously feels comfortable enough to know she can get away with it, must think you've a close relationship. People don't tease unless they are fond of each other beneath it all. Whether she likes you as more than a friend is hard to say...

Slag her back

Elmidena

I agree, teasing is a promising sign and I'd only tease her back if you're comfortable with it. If it's annoying say it to her before it becomes too deeply ingrained. Just make sure when you tease back it's not at Thunderdome levels

allovertheshop

it's definitely a good sign and i'd wager that she does fancy you, from a distance it's probably her only way of flirting with you