Polite refusal to engage in sexual activity with a member of the opposite (hell, this is the new millenium, or the SAME) sex.
Amanda turned down Melissa's proposition for a dirty weekend, saying "I don't want to ruin our friendship." Then she deleted Melissa from her Outlook contacts, her cell phone SIM chip and changed her phone number.
by Luigi July 11, 2004
In other words it means I don't want to go out with you, but I still want to be friends. Often used to let someone down gently.
I don't think we ought to date, I don't want to ruin our friendship
by Shaun01010 July 11, 2004
Two meanings::
(1) What you say to a friend (female/male) when you don't wanna hook up.
(2) What you say to a friend(female/male) when you do wanna hook up but dont wanna to seem so eager, when in all reality you are.
(1) What you say to a friend (female/male) when you don't wanna hook up.
(2) What you say to a friend(female/male) when you do wanna hook up but dont wanna to seem so eager, when in all reality you are.
by Gino July 11, 2004
Something a girl says when she doesn't really want to go out with you but still wants to be able to get inside of your wallet. Also see I love you, but I'm not in love with you.
by Shelley July 11, 2004
What people say when they don't wanna date someone; essentially saying, "Ewww, I can't believe you just asked me out!!!!" But trying to let you down gently.
"You're a really nice guy, but I don't want to ruin our friendship." The head cheerleader said to the nerd who asked her to the prom.
by Nicole July 11, 2004
Of cour Iyou're an amazing person and I'm really flattered that you've considered asking me out, but...I don't want to ruin our friendship.
by Carolwashy July 11, 2004
Phrase used in polite company. Literal translation is "There's no fricking way I am going to have sex with your fat ugly ass." Used in conjunction with the horrendous phrases "You're a nice guy but..." and "It's not you, it's me."
While I appreciate that you've actually taken a bath for the first time since 1983, I just...don't want to ruin our friendship...
by Paul Wartenberg July 11, 2004