Dear Katie

Of course, it was akward to break the news to that man – maybe he wanted more than friendship. However, it’s good that he knows about your boyfriend. Now it’s in the open.

About (making) friends… You wrote that you hang out with your boyfriend and his friends – is that correct? When I was your age (a bit younger perhaps) I started to contact people of my class. To go out, having drinks,… I got out of my comfort zone. At first, it’s uncomfortable. Later things went better.

In your class, is there anyone? You can talk about class and gradually, if you like that person / persons, why don’t you spend more time with that person / them? I know, it’s hard, I’m timid too, but why won’t you give it a try?

Riris