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As an outsider to your community, I can only say that people in your neck of the woods can be very conservative. The dangers of living in a small town in the South are that...well, it's a small town. Could that be part of the problem? As a nice lady (the marrying type) in this type of area, the beau has to be quite serious about a relationship to embark in the first place.

You're a respectable, beautiful woman. You deserve respect. In some ways, I am glad your friend realizes it.

But...you know....sometimes a nice lady can be a little bit naughty. Perhaps the impasse can be solved by a slinky outfit and some alcohol if you're so inclined?

I think what you have to figure out is....is this a polite decline from someone who lacks chemistry with you? Or is he really respecting you? If it's the latter, I bet the restraint borne of respect could be short lived.

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