_____After a few bites of your burger, you decide it's time to get down to business. "You wanted to talk to me about something?"
_____"Yes. Actually, I want your advice." Carla sighs. "I've fallen in love with the wrong woman and I'm not sure what to do about it."
_____Whoa, that's the last thing you expected her to say. "What do you mean?"
_____Carla started playing with her salad. "When we first got together, Theresa made it clear that she was looking for a fuck buddy and I agreed."
_____The situation sounds familiar. "No monogamy, no commitment, and no hurt feelings."
_____"That's the way it was supposed to work, but lately I've been finding myself wanting more."
_____"And you are afraid to tell her because you don't want to lose her."
_____Carla nods. "I can't believe I let myself get emotionally involved. I've been trying to distance myself from her to give my feelings a chance to die down." She blinked back tears. "I think she suspects that I'm seeing someone else."
_____Sensing an opening, you test the waters. "Maybe that's what you need--someone else to distract you."
_____"I don't want to be distracted. I want Theresa."
_____At this point, you figure out that you are destined to be celibate. Splitting a bag of chips, the two of you spend the next hour going over her options. "This could be a relationship waiting to happen, but if both of you wait for the other to make the first move . . ."
_____"Yeah, I'm going to go for it. Even if she doesn't feel the same, I don't think I will lose her friendship."
_____"You're going to miss the sex, though."
_____"Damn right, I am." Both of you laugh and Carla gathers up the trash. "Thanks a lot. It was good listening to another perspective."
_____"No problem, you can talk to me any time."
_____You are surprised when Carla slips her arms around you and gives you a peck on the cheek. "I had a feeling I could," she says. "You remind me of my big sister."
_____Groaning inwardly, you force a smile. "Come on, I'll drive you to your car." And you thought she was smiling at you because she wanted to share your sheets. Talk about getting your signals crossed!

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