"Talking" talking.

Yo, AJ:

     Okay, so there’s this guy. I’ve known him for a little over a year. We’ve always been friends, but lately we’ve been talking. Ya know. In a “let’s be more than friends” kind of way. I’m into him, but I’d hate to ruin the friendship. Also, he dated my best friends sister for, like, 3 years (Although, they ended a little over a year ago). I’m not sure if I want to go for it with the guy, and if I do, I don’t know how to tell my best friend (or her sister) about it. Help.

                                                                                                 Friendship Dilemma.

Ay, Friendship Dilemma:

     Sounds to me like you’re in a bit of a pickle. I don’t like pickles. Pickle juice smells weird. Anyway, about your problems. As far as the boy issue goes, I’d say, if you’re really into him, jump his bones. I mean, if the two of you have been “talking” talking, and you’re both into each other, the friendship is already kind of at risk. It’s difficult to be friends with someone that you’re romantically interested in. Just tap that. And then let me know if he’s good. If you do decide to pursue this guy, you have to tell your friend. And really, you should probably tell her BEFORE you get all up on that. Just run it by her. You know, “Hey, how are you? We should get something to eat. I’m really into [insert stud muffin’s name here]. How do you feel about Chinese?” As your best friend I feel that she’s sort of obligated to understand. And the sister. You should tell her. BUT, if you consider the sister to be a friend of yours… depending on the kind of person she is, lover boy might be off limits.