Well, the first relationship is always a great learning experience.
Here's what you do, if you want to handle this maturely. Figure out what you want from this guy, forget about your "friend" for now. Once you do that, confront this guy straight up, tell him what you want, and if he can't or won't give it to you, then forget about him and move on.
It sucks right now, because you probably aren't sure what you want or what you think you deserve. Here's the deal - you are being used by this guy, who thinks he's cool or whatever else. He's stringing you along, while also showing interest in your friend. If you're OK with that, then that's your business. You should have a bit more self-respect, though, and realize that you deserve someone who cares about you the same way you care about them.
Be straight up, let him know you're not OK with it, let your "friend" know that she needs to back off, and if they can't do that, then forget both of them. You don't need anyone but yourself to be happy; friends and whatever else are just a bonus.
~ Tee
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