Dear Diana,
I am having major issues with my guy. I feel he is with me just for the heck of it. He does not consider me as an equal partner. Also, I don't like his childhood female friend. From her body language, it's evident that she has a thing for him — which he seems to overlook. He loves to spend time with her and his gang of pals. I'm caught in between them.
— Harneeti


Illustration/Amit Bandre 

Dear Harneeti,
He is open about his friendship with his female childhood buddy because he has nothing to hide. If there was something on, he would not openly bond with her in front of you. You seem to be in an agitated state as you feel he is not giving you attention. But what has stopped you from talking it over with him? By being irritable and angry, you are only further distancing yourself from him. He is perhaps spending more time with his pals because of your behaviour. Tell him how you feel and gauge his reaction. Only then will you realise whether he is interested in you or not.