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Dear Diana,
A few days back, I developed rashes on my left ear. On one particular day, my ear started bleeding, too. That very day, I wasn't carrying my cell phone and I had to use a public phone. I have read that HIV can be transmitted through saliva and blood. Now, I am wondering that if somebody who had AIDS could have had used the same phone that I used. Will I also get infected, as my wound was open? I'm scared!
N
Dear Friend,
First and foremost, please get to your nearest clinic and get your ear wound treated to prevent even minor infections. HIV/ AIDS generally spreads through unprotectedu00a0 sexual intercourse and blood transfusions, and less frequently through skin lesions and bleeding wounds. 
While the chances of you contractingu00a0 HIV from a public phone are slim, there is a minute possibility of transmission consideringu00a0 you had an open wound. But before over-reacting, I suggest you consult your physician for advice. For your own peace of mind, you can also go to one of several public hospitals across Mumbai and get yourself tested for the virus. Good luck.
Does my family's presence intimidate him?
Dear Diana,
There is this guy I've been seeing in church for the past year-and-a-half. He is goodlooking and seems to be very nice. He has even tried to establish eye contact with me a few times. I have started to develop feelings for him, even though I haven't spoken tou00a0 him. I attend church with my entire family, whereas he comes alone. Maybe he is intimidated to come up to me in the presence of my family. Please tell me what I should do.
Susan
Dear Susan,
A year-and-a-half is a mighty long time to make eyes at someone! I suggest you try and make conversation ASAP. I'm sure your church organises community events; maybe you could take that opportunity and try striking up a conversation with him there.
The next time you see him after church, you could ask him if he's attending the next community event. Or you could just be a tad braver than usual, and ask him out for coffee. It might just be worth your while to give it a shot!
She mistook my love for her as my weakness
Dear Diana,
I was in love with a girl for the last three years. We always had problems as she was selfish and egoistic. I apologised even if the fault wasn't mine. She took this as my weakness and never cared for my feelings and broke up with me. I never wanted to hurt her. Now, her memories trouble me.
Sanju
Dear Sanju,
Your relationship obviously wasn't a happy one. So there's no point thinking about it and spiralling into depression. You've admitted yourself that your girlfriend was far from ideal, so it's better that you have parted ways.
Instead of living in the past, pick yourself up and look ahead. Go out, meet friends and try to make new ones. Who knows, maybe in the process you might just find the girl that's right for you. Stay positive. Positive people attract positive energies. That's as good a sign as any for a prospective girlfriend.
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