The Blocked Stallion

I really like this guy from my college English class. We hang out a lot, eating together and playing pingpong, and when it was raining, we ducked into a building and talked till 2 a.m. No matter how much I flirt with him, including touching him, he never makes a move or touches me, beyond once fist-bumping with me for what seemed like a long time. Should I make a move on him?

--Confused

A man's body language can tell a woman a lot about his intentions. A series of fist bumps, for example, suggests he wants to have a burping contest. You've done your part -- flirting to let this guy know you're interested -- which was his cue to do his part and ask you out. There are four possible reasons he hasn't: 1. He's gay. 2. He's got a girlfriend. 3. He's just not interested. 4. He's a huge wimp. Even if you suspect he's a wimp who's crushing on you, do you really want to reward this behavior by manning up and doing the asking? If a man can't endure a possible 10 seconds of rejection, is he the man you want with you when danger rears its head? (You'll be facing it head-on; he'll be hiding behind a bush.) Look elsewhere for a boyfriend, and look to this guy for what he's capable of providing: friendship. In fact, it seems he's fast becoming one of your best girlfriends -- although probably not the one to go to when you need to borrow a tampon.