Gurl, you’re treading in dangerous waters. So we’re here to help you figure out what you should do (and what you absolutely shouldn’t).
He’s smart. He’s funny. He gets you. Witty banter happens naturally every time you guys hang out and you really, really like him. Except he’s also your friend’s boyfriend.
It’s hard to control who we fall for. And while we usually feel guilty when we crush on someone who’s taken, we probably feel guiltier when he happens to be taken by a gal pal. After all, chicks before d*cks, right?
But if you’re in this position right now, you may also be feeling a host of other things —angry (at yourself ), confused (about what to do) and maybe even jealous (of their relationship). But it’s actually understandable that you’re attracted to your friend’s man. Because if you and your girlfriend get along really well, the two of you probably share similar tastes. And though it’s not always the case, it’s not unusual to also share similar taste in men.
The question is, what should you do about it? For that matter, should you do anything at all? We got Jessica Lamb, a psychotherapist and mediator at Relationship Matters, to help you figure it out.
You should:
Take some space from them
This story is from the February 2018 edition of CLEO Singapore.
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