Dear Cloud:

I suggested that you start and develop a friendship with a local woman, one geographically close to you and see if and where it develops. I hope this clears your confusion about my last post to you.

I understand that you have strong feelings for your friend in another country and that you are afraid of it being an “unrequited love” situation, a situation you experienced in the past, one that broke your heart.

I hope you feel better soon, and focus on the here-and-now.

anita