Love triangle:

I’m a 19-year-old guy in love with a girl. The girl was in a love with another guy and she to proposed him too, but then he rejected. I was for her all the time and gave her all the support and a shoulder to cry on. But when I proposed, she gave me a negative answer. But we are still friends. I was still fine with that but my problem began when the guy came back into her life. I am sure she will take him back because she loved him once upon a time. Her mother too has advised her the same. He is well educated, employed and has a good income. I’m still a good friend of hers and I want to be more than that. Sometimes she makes me feel she has feelings for me. But she has not told me. I don’t know if she will choose the other guy or me. No matter what I want her to be happy. What should I do now? — Confused

Dear Confused,

You have been a true noble friend. You have lent this girl your support, you have told her about your feelings, you have gracefully accepted her rejection of your proposal and maintained a solid friendship with her. This cannot have been easy. I don’t think you need to be intimidated or insecure by this man’s education et cetera. Remember he rejected your friend once before. The fact that this girl’s mother is all gung-ho about this guy is of no consequence. You have three options: 1. Tell this girl what you still feel and stake your claim; 2. Watch the love of your life walk away with this guy; or 3.Wait to pick up the pieces of your this girl’s shattered hopes and take it from there. You have to decide what you really want to do.