andie73
12-04-08, 12:22
Does anyone fear making the first move when it comes to making new friendships for fear of being rejected? Although I am married so therefore not alone my husband works long hours and I am often on my own when others around me are with their partners. A work colleague is in a very similar situation in that her hubby works late shifts and weekends etc.
I have a lot in common with her and we get on really well. I feel that she wants us to be friends outside of work as it happens that we are going to same place on holiday this year and she suggested the four of us meet up. This isn't till July though.
Basically I fear suggesting meeting up for a coffee as I am frightened of rejection. I don't then want a good working friendship to become awkward. Should I leave well alone or should I try to initiate a friendship that has all the signs of being a good one? or am I just reading the signs wrong and setting myself up for rejection?
I have a lot in common with her and we get on really well. I feel that she wants us to be friends outside of work as it happens that we are going to same place on holiday this year and she suggested the four of us meet up. This isn't till July though.
Basically I fear suggesting meeting up for a coffee as I am frightened of rejection. I don't then want a good working friendship to become awkward. Should I leave well alone or should I try to initiate a friendship that has all the signs of being a good one? or am I just reading the signs wrong and setting myself up for rejection?