Dear Reader,

Ciao bel ragazzo! Alice ti ha capito perfettamente.

Since you are already friends with these women, you're in a good position to warm things up a little if that's what both of you desire. Think for a moment about one of these potential romantic partners: what would you do with her as a girlfriend that you wouldn't do now as regular friends? Short of sex, might it be spending some extra time with her, paying her extra attention, looking in her eyes a little longer and more intensely than usual, or touching her on the hand, arm, or shoulder in a way that communicates more than just friendship? What about proposing some romance-enhancing outings: dinner at an intimate, candlelit restaurant; a walk in the park; a day trip to the sea. Words may melt the ice real nice: "I really enjoy spending time with you, and I'd like to get together more often, if you'd like to as well"; or, "Would you ever want to go out on a date?"

If you and one of these friends are both interested in taking the next step toward romance, let the heat between you melt away the ice that now keeps you frozen in friendship. These good vibrations may eventually move you to hold hands, lock arms, and even kiss.

Alice knows that cultural expectations and words vary in our world, but, sometimes, just taking a chance and expressing yourself to someone is the best ice breaker of all.

e buona fortuna,

Alice

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