He's ready to wait even if he doesn't stand a chance

Dear Diana,
I am a 21-year-old girl. I love a boy who has refused to start a relationship with me several times. He is handsome and everything about him is exciting. He's also cute and charming. Then there's this other guy, a 24-year-old, whom I consider a friend. Over a period, I even pondered of a potential relationship with him. He loves me and says he'll wait for me for as long as it takes. He wants my happiness above all things (he says he will step aside should the other guy return to me). Should I give him a chance?

Srividhi

Dear Srividhi,
What would bring you true happiness Loving someone who loves you as passionately (or even more!) or loving someone who will never feel that way for you? They may both be the ideal type but it's the person who is willing to let go in the hope that you will find your way back to him, that deserves to be with you.u00a0 He seems decent enough and if he is willing to take the chance of losing you to being with you, he really must feel for you. What's the harm in giving this ghuy a chance anyway? You've tried your luck with the other guy without much luck.

Papa, beech mein mat pado!

Dear Diana,
My father wants me to marry his friend's son. Who, by the way, I've never even met. I like this other guy and would like to see where our friendship takes us. But I don't think my dad would allow that.