I'm trying to be a good wife. But it ain't enough...

Name withheld on request

Dear Friend,

It was always going to be difficult. When you shrug away your support system, you have little to fall back on, except the person you left them for. He seems heavily influenced by his parents and in spite of his best intentions, succumbs to pressure from them. Between trying to be a good husband and a good son, he seems to be in a dilemma as to which priorities to give importance. You can tell him this simply by telling him the way it is.

I'm outta luck!

Dear Diana,

We met two years ago, and after a three- month relationship, we broke up. I haven't had a girlfriend since. Now, I'm desperate for a girlfriend. I asked out every girl I knew but they said no because they already have boyfriends. I don't know what to do.

Patrick

Dear Patrick,

Why so desperate? The absence of a girlfriend might mean lonely evenings but it also means the freedom to do as you please, without justifying your absence from the scene. They're probably telling you the truth and will not lie unless they dislike your company.

Main bhi hoon, woh bhi hai...

Dear Diana,

We were in a relationship since four years ago and eventually broke up due to family and career problems. She found a new guy and carried on with him, then broke up with him and is now with me but doesn't love me as before. I love her dearly , she also loves me but she still loves that guy also. I am helpless, I can't leave her. how should I tackle these things?

Pratik

Dear Pratik,

She's probably still hung up about breaking off from 'that' guy and the way I see it, you're the 'rebound' guy. You shouldn't have got back into a relationship with her. I guess you shall call it quits until she makes up her mind. Donm't hang around where you aren't needed.u00a0