Straightupg, You'll always be friends if your not confident enough with her. Women in America prefer the strong man. If you want some then you need to go for it period. Don't let fear motivate your actions. You will always lose when you harbor fear. Think about it. I'm not talking crap, I was that friend for many years, Right until I realized that all the assholes get the nice women cause they don't care. They say what ever when ever to get some. And they do!! All it takes is that confidence(or disregard, but face it we aren't those people).