Originally Posted by sunsetsky

This all makes sense to me, except I wouldn't say don't get attached. I'd say don't get attached until you're with someone who is also getting attached to you. Neither of those girls are. If someone's attached, there's no bf except You, and they don't just stop talking for no reason, and then show up again out of the blue. Wait until it happens and the girl is just as much into you as you are into her. Then take the chance, one step at a time.

Originally Posted by KD93

My $0.02, for what it's worth, would be to drop both of them as full-time prospects. If a girl is into you, there is no one else. Girls aren't like guys, they don't do polygamist relationships if they're serious about you, (unless they're warped in the brain through religion, abuse or whatever.) Neither of these girls are serious about you. I would try and keep Cristal as a friend, 'cause you have a long history and seem to get along without having sex complicate things. And that, my friend, is rare to have. On top of that, a female point of view is ALWAYS handy when trying to sort out your problems.
As for Ashley, I'd try and do a no-strings, lets-go-and-have-some-fun thing with her, with no intention of getting serious with her. If you're like me, you fall in 'love' with most any girl who pays you attention. But when you find 'the one', you'll know it. Neither of these girls are 'the one'. Don't be in a hurry to settle down with whoever, you'll regret it in the end.
Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by dennhop

Hey bud, just to clarify things, neither one of them works at an off base "establishment" do they? Just asking...I've known and seen too many young Marines go out, fall in love with the 1st stripper at the 1st strip club they run into, and it all goes downhill from there. Just checking, don't take it personal!