I’m in love with two guys -I need advice

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I have a serious problem . I’m kind of in love with two different guys. One of the guys is quite a looker, he is absolutely a feast for the eyes. He is exactly my “type.” He always says hello to me when he sees me or stops for a minute, and he’s always smiling at me which I am told he doesn’t do for everybody. I also know that he’s currently seeing somebody but not seriously.

On one hand, I don’t want to seem like just another girl fawning all over him; on the other I want to let him know I’m interested without offending his Christianity.

The other guy I love is absolutely at the other end of the spectrum. He’s short and dorky, but when I met him, I fell for his personality. He seemed like such a nice guy: quiet, and smart, and funny. Now I do like him a lot and do find myself attracted to him, but I definitely don’t want to marry him . I’m not into one night stands but I would like to be his friend. I know he’s attracted to me, but I’d prefer something easygoing over something complicated. What do I do with this one?
Diane, Abuja

Dear Diane,
It’s great to be attracted to a wide range of people. The more varied the guys that catch your eye, the more opportunities you’ll have to meet different types of people. It also appears that your problem here is not necessarily how to choose between two types, but how to proceed with each of them.

In both cases you could probably benefit from taking things slowly and getting to know the guys for who they are beneath their caricatures of “the looker and the bookworm”. Cultivating friendships with each of these men will give you a chance to observe what it is about them that attracts you. Are they opposite poles of your own dynamic personality? Do they embody qualities that you’d like to develop in yourself? Knowing yourself better, and understanding why you are attracted to certain people, can result in deeper, more meaningful and honest relationships with yourself and with others. While dating is exciting and fun, it can also be scary and frustrating. It involves taking risks, putting your emotions out there, and possibly being disappointed.

For the looker, talk to him when he says hi to you in passing. Make yourself not just another “fawning girl” but an actual person who’s interested in getting to know him. Maybe ask him out just as friends, so he doesn’t feel his religious values or current relationship is being threatened. Learn more about what he likes to do and how he feels about his religion. Don’t rush it, especially if he’s made it clear he’s dating someone.

For the bookworm: talk to him too! Don’t let your friends play intermediaries. Tell him that you’ve enjoyed spending time with him and that you would like to be his friend. Hopefully this will allay any relationship fears or commitment issues he might be experiencing that would make him afraid to continue hanging out.

After you get to know these men better and feel more comfortable with them, you can try to date one, both, or neither of them. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can ask them out or express your interest. If you’d rather wait to be asked out, be open and available to see what happens.

No matter what the outcome, dating can also teach you a lot about yourself and what you’re looking for in a partner. And any experience that results in greater self-knowledge is usually well-worth any confusion it can stir up. In fact, you might find that the confusion can be half the fun.

Anthony-Claret Ifeanyi Onwutalobi

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Anthony-Claret Ifeanyi Onwutalobi

Anthony-Claret is a software Engineer, entrepreneur and the founder of Codewit INC. Mr. Claret publishes and manages the content on Codewit Word News website and associated websites. He's a writer, IT Expert, great administrator, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all around digital guy.
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