Dear Diana,
There's a guy in my college whom I really like. I doubt he likes me, though. I'm fat, dark and get nervous talking to him. He is a really good friend and I don't want to spoil what we have. We are in the same group and spend time together. I recently found out that he had a dreadful past and that his last relationship ended bitterly. I really don't know what to do about this.

Ask him out or let things run their course? Muster courage and tell him about my feelings or wait for him to realise them? If I do ask him and his answer is a no, it will be awkward for both of us to see each other in college everyday. Moreover, our friends will be forced to make a choice and take sides which I don't want. Ask him out or stay quiet?

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