Originally Posted by jadedt

Just be a friend first and hope it develops. Be there for her, earn her respect, trust and heart all over the course of time. Women operate differently than guys and take more time, effort and interraction to win over. Just get use to looking past the jealousy and the bf's that come and go and win a place in her permenant life. If things turn out right, you'll be the only man in her life. If not, you'll be the friend that was always there and you'll have to look for a relationship elsewhere.

Doesn't hurt to have female companionship that isn't a girlfriend or lover. Helps to pick their mind to figure out how to deal with situations you'll get into that you will NEVER be able to understand on your own...

Good luck.