Fly Letters

Can We Be Friends Too?

Dear Fly Guy,

Jada

Dear Jada,

I think my work is going to be pretty easy on this one. Not because your question isn’t a valid one, but because half of your battle is already won. It sounds to me like your man is currently lusting after you like Al Sharpton over a jar of Dark & Lovely. So that part is taken care of. But now we come to the delicate part of your question…being your man’s friend. I’ve always said that if you want to sustain a meaningful longterm relationship then the two of you need to be close friends. So work hard to find a common ground between the two of you. Whether it’s sports or movies, there has to be something that allows you to enjoy and look forward to the friendship portion of your relationship.

If that doesn’t work, and you’re still dying to prove to him that you are indeed his “ride or die” chick, then I have only one suggestion left for you…fart. I know it sounds crazy, but on a basic level it makes perfect sense. The one thing that allows people to truly connect as friends is a feeling of complete openness. What better way to show your man that you’ve totally let your guard down than to pass gas. (Warning: this is not to be tried out in public or while the two of you are being intimate…oh and don’t do this on a first date either. The two of you need to be at least a few months into the relationship and relatively comfortable with one another. And now that I’m thinking about it, be careful about what you eat beforehand.)

So the next time the two of you are just lounging around on a Sunday afternoon, cock your leg up and let one fly. Then look him dead in the eye and say in your best Jim Jones voice, “Ballin’.” Then laugh. Trust me, it may catch him off guard at first, but over time you’ll slowly start to notice him letting down his guard in other aspects of his life. Hope this helps.

The Fly Guy