Jon the Keteld

Hey straight incels, if a girl tells you they like you as a friend, without comparing it to being a partner, that's the first stage. Next they try to have a relationship, with someone-else while you're around. You need to honour their decision, BUT you should also say how good the girl is, without saying anything negative about the partner they've chosen, UNLESS something about said partner has a negative affect on the girl, in which you need to say that that person is harming the girl and show concern for the girl, only being negative to their partner if they are harming the girl deliberately. Showing you care about the girl, above any feelings for their partner, is exactly what they want to see. If she doesn't like you being around others, she has truly shown interest. Be a good friend, spend time with her, including when she's with others, and she might make the first move. The rest is up to you.