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DEAR DR. LOVE
From: [email protected]
Dear Dr. Love,
How can I REALLY tell if a guy likes me? Like, is there a foolproof method?
I know there are a million quizzes out there and whole books on the subject, but I’m still at a loss. Let me lay it here out for you: I’m in love with my older brother’s best friend.
Classic, right?
And just like the stereotype, my brother John is wildly overprotective—especially because we lost our dad when we were kids. I wouldn’t be shocked if he made Mason swear an oath that he wouldn’t ask me out. Ever.
Honestly, I kind of hope John did just that. Because otherwise … it might mean Mason isn’t into me. And I’m not ready to admit defeat.
Yet.
Because JOHN IS LEAVING. He’s going to Spain for work. For the next six months, there will be no pesky and overbearing older brother to get in the way. And I’m hoping that without him around to butt in, something might happen.
I’ve been trying to pick up clues if Mason returns my feelings. So far, I’m not seeing anything. I don’tthink.
But I’m not ready to give up hope!
I mean … we’ve spent years honing this whole vibe of just being friends for the sake of my overbearing brother. I THINK it’s for the sake of my brother. I HOPE that’s why. (Oh, PLEASE let that be why.) We have a comfortable rhythm of friendship. A status quo of platonicness. (Platony? Anyway.)
I’m scared to come out and ask Mason how he feels because, well—I’m just not that brave. I couldn’t face him if I put myself out there and he’s not into me. It’s not like he and my brother will suddenly stop being friends. They’ve been close since they were in college, and he’s pretty much part of the family.
All the major holidays—Mason is there.
Including Christmas—and what better holiday to fall in love than the one Hallmark celebrates with one thousand romantic movies???
But if I broach the subject and it’s a no, I’ll have to see Mason all the time, living with that rejection.
Can you imagine?
I have. And my imagination is VERY vivid and very, very dark.
Help me, Dr. Love! I can’t do this anymore—I either need to figure things out with Mason or give up forever.
Also—I’m a huge fan! I love reading your column! Sorry again for what’s probably a record-breakingly long message.
Your #1 Fan 4 Eva,
-Crushing on My Bro’s BFF
PS- Sorry again this was so long. I’ve been told on more than one occasion that I’m a bit much.
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From: [email protected]
Dear Crushing,
Thanks so much for your email and for being a fan! I hope I can help.
