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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus May 17

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Dear John: "Tom" and I have been going out for close to two years. I love him very much, but I feel uncomfortable when he hangs out with my best friend. He has known her most of his life, and about three years ago, prior to our relationship, they had a crush on each other. Sometimes I feel that I can't compete with their closeness. Am I jumping to conclusions? — Third Wheel? In Augusta, Ga.

Dear Third Wheel: This is a trust issue. Has he given you any reason not to trust him? Does she flirt openly with him, or give you any reason to think that she would risk the friendship she has with you for something that would tear the three of you apart?

If so, then yes, you do have something to worry about. If not, then don't think you have to worry about it.

Lasting relationships are built on trust. Sometimes our past experiences make us doubt our current situation.

Don't mistake your boyfriend or your girlfriend for someone else. Your self-assurance is what drew him to you in the first place, so use it now to get you through your doubts.

Dear John: It makes me feel good to do things for the man I love. I make dinner every night, and I also make his lunch, and I bring him his coffee in the morning. I have been told I am stupid to do these things. We are both in our mid-40s. — His Wish Is My Command, in Jackson, Miss.

Dear His Wish: Performing random acts of kindness for those we love most is the most fulfilling way to spend our time.

Hopefully, the recipient of this love appreciates it, and shows this, with lots of thank-you's and kisses. If not, remind him to say thank you now and then, because that in turn keeps you happy.

As for your friends and their remarks, as long as you don't feel put out, why should others care, or for that matter comment on your actions? Ignore them. They should be so lucky!


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OK, it's a trust issue, but it is also a common sense issue, and something doesn't make sense here: If they "had a crush on each other," why didn't they act on it? Perhaps LW's boyfriend and best friend are completely trustworthy. In fact, maybe their relationship with LW is WHY they're complete trustworthy. They may be the two most virtuous people in the world, but I'd be bothered by the possibility that they might have feelings for each other even if I could count on them not to act on them! I'm not talking about irrational jealousy here - I am good friends with a few of my husband's ex-girlfriends, and I've never had a moment's worry about any of them. But I sure wouldn't want to be married to him if I thought he had major unresolved romantic business with any of them - even if he were completely faithful.
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Posted by: Carla
Sun May 17, 2009 8:44 AM
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