Love belongs to tortoises, though hares breed more

I like a friend, who was earlier my classmate. At times, she shows an interest in me, but sometimes, she pays no attention. I want to confess to her that I like her. What should I do? Feared

Feared, your situation seems to be all about timing. According to yourself, she shows interest in you at certain times; let’s say, between 2 pm and 3 pm. Other times, she shows no interest; let’s say between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm. Clearly, you need to make your case between 2 pm and 3 pm then. Don’t confess anything to her or the C.B.I. Just use the time when she’s more friendly to your advantage. Love belongs to the tortoise, though hares breed more.

I have a crush on a girl from my class. Two of my friends also have a crush on her. She is an introvert. A lot of things about her come to my mind. How do I clear my mind of all these things? Psy

You are asking to eat your chocolate cake and lose weight at the same time. Be true to yourself, Psy. Do you want her in love or not? If you just want to be her friend, why did you write in? There are no long queues to be friends. It looks like you have fallen for her. You better move fast, you have two competitors, who might both be taller than you, and may wear better shoes. Don’t worry about her being shy, and figure out what ‘you’ really want. Move fast, or lose the ‘Belle of the Ball’.

I broke up with my ex because he was a pervert. My new boyfriend loves me. I am unable to tell him that I had kissed my ex because he would get hurt.

How do I reveal the truth? CV

In my book, “truth is the biggest lie”. I’ve answered your query beautifully. But please don’t read the sequel “lies are sometimes lies”. That may confuse you no end. Stop these ‘filmi’ revelations at once. Enjoy your new boyfriend, who, I take it, is not yet a pervert. And please stay away from your not-so-golden oldie, okay?

I have feelings for my senior in college. He is in a relationship. We have even gone on two movie dates. During one of the outings, we got very close to each other. I think he too has feelings for me. When I confronted him about it, he asked me to forget him. He feels I will get hurt if I don’t. Do you think he loves me or has feelings for

me? Ms Anonymous

Ms Anonymous, how much senior is he to you? I hope not 25 years. Oh no, that’s the wife of the new French President. Prima facie, on the evidence presented, it looks like he is at least, mildly interested. Two movie dates, not something to be scoffed at. Why no third movie date? Well, there could be all kinds of factors, including the fact that the last movie was absolutely awful. But why do you have to confront people in such a hurry? I think he has feelings for you, but you scared him. Back off a bit, tell him to go back to casual dates, and build the bridge. And choose a good movie.