Updated On: 09 January, 2011 07:13 AM IST | | Sandhya Mridul
Hi Sandhya, I'm a 17 year-old boy from Mumbai. I have been in a casual relationship with a 16 year-old girl.
Hi Sandhya,
I'm a 17 year-old boy from Mumbai. I have been in a casual relationship with a 16 year-old girl. She recently went to London to study further and we called off our relationship. Now I can't seem to stop thinking about her and feel I'm in love. I'm aware that she has moved on and likes another guy and thinks of me as a friend. Should I tell her my true feelings and risk our friendship? Please help me!
Thanks,
A
Sandhya Mridul
Dear A,
I believe that the foundation of any relationship is honesty. Feelings must be expressed and communicated clearly and fearlessly. In this situation, you probably fear rejection, but you cannot not take that chance and suppress what you feel. Pick up the phone or the pen and tell her exactly how you feel. Do it positively with no angst and no expectations but keep the faith. Trust me, to most women, courage is an admirable and attractive quality. As for risking the friendship, I think that onus might just fall on you. Because if she says no, you will have to handle it well and accept it gracefully if you want to keep the friendship alive. So, the ball is in your court. Hit it with speed and precision and hope for an ace!