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Worst quality for a lover? Being uncool and unkind

- CYRUS BROACHA

I talk to a guy daily on WhatsApp, video and over the phone. He tells me all his problems and I give him advice. He was in a relationsh­ip with someone for two years. Is he serious about me? Confused soul

According to the Rosenberg test, if a person exchanges WhatsApp with another person more than ten times a day, and if both parties are not working for air traffic control, or if one of them is not a telemarket­er, then such an exchange of WhatsApp is said to be an ultimate one. So if it’s lots of WhatsApp video and phone calls then you are already in a relationsh­ip. Also, he ‘was’ in a relationsh­ip. He isn’t in one now. It’s the same as saying someone was in the swimming pool, but isn’t now, especially if his hair is dry.

I started dating a friend a year ago for a brief period. But, since I wanted to focus on studies, I wasn’t in touch with her for a few months. Recently, after I gained recognitio­n, she has come back in my life. She is courting me in every possible way. What do I do? Kiev

Kiev, what do you mean by you gained recognitio­n. Have you become a member of parliament? Have you discovered a cure for common cold? Did you win a gold medal in CWG 2018? Are you Ishan Kishan, the Mumbai Indians wicketkeep­er? Let’s pretend you’ve just had two successful films as a hero, but it still has no connection with your question. Actually your question is ‘Do I like the girl’? If you do, then, whether she’s courting you or not comes into play. But first, face the mirror, and ask yourself, “Do I like the girl”?

I used to like a guy in my coaching class. I think he liked me, too. I never confessed my feelings to him. But, after two girls told him that I liked him, he stopped talking to me for three months. Later, the same two girls sent him our photo — which he didn’t like — and he stopped talking again. He has been ignoring me since. Does he like me? Should I forget him and move on? UT

UT, remember what Chief Nacopha said to Christophe­r Columbus, (and I translate from the native Navjo), “You’re a complete jerk”! And that’s exactly what your guy sounds like. His reaction toward you is uncool, and unkind. These are the two worst qualities any lover can have after sweaty palms. Your girl-friends aren’t much better. May be one of them secretly likes him. All three sound like people you should throw off the boat. He stopped talking to you, and holds you in contempt, er and you are

still in doubt if he’s boyfriend material. Doesn’t look like you are learning much in that working class.

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