There is nothing wrong with meeting as friends, obviously, but think about your feelings and why you feel this way before you initiate that chat
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I am a 24-year-old woman and have been friends with a guy who lives in my locality since we were in school. We used to chat a lot when we were younger and, since college ended, we have begun to meet on weekends and do things like watch movies or try a new restaurant. I don’t know what this means because we have never spoken about our feelings, dating, or whether this is just a normal situation where two friends hang out. What confuses me is how open he is about his personal life and how he tells me things that only someone very close to him should know. Does this mean he likes me and wants me to be his girlfriend? I don’t want to ask directly because it will be embarrassing if he doesn’t want more than friendship.
How do you feel about him? Have your feelings changed over time? Does his openness compel you to talk about your personal life too? If you are close friends and have been for a long time, this shouldn’t be a difficult conversation to have because you are also adults capable of being mature about your feelings. If you are confused, talk about it because that is the easiest way to dispel any doubts and stand on surer ground. There is nothing wrong with meeting as friends, obviously, but think about your feelings and why you feel this way before you initiate that chat.
My parents will be upset if I go back to my ex-girlfriend because they know she hurt me a lot when our relationship ended. However, we have patched up and I want to give this another chance. What should I do about my parents?
Your parents presumably want what’s best for you and don’t want to see you get hurt. You can take this slowly, see how your relationship evolves, and tell them why this is different. They may be upset, but what they also need is reassurance from you, which may take time.
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