[He's not surprised it takes her a bit. Because that's a strange question. But the only other option is to ignore it or be flat out rude.]
Maybe. It's similar.
But I don't think people can be friends after just one conversation.
[He appreciates her help and support, but for him, being friends takes a lot more time, more events, more experiences, more trust, to go from simply being "friendly" to being true "friends" like that.
She's welcome to see him as a friend, but for now, it won't go in reverse.]
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Maybe. It's similar.
But I don't think people can be friends after just one conversation.
[He appreciates her help and support, but for him, being friends takes a lot more time, more events, more experiences, more trust, to go from simply being "friendly" to being true "friends" like that.
She's welcome to see him as a friend, but for now, it won't go in reverse.]