11/24/2011
DEAR ABBY: Today, I was forced to go to dinner with a witty, conceited man named Benedick. Benedick makes me sick since every time we see each other all we do is insult one another yet, I secretly love him. I use insults in our relationship to show how I truly feel about him while still appearing unattainable. However, today when I went to dinner, I felt strange since Benedick was thanking and complimenting me. Seeing Benedick caring for the first time gave me hope of our relationship developing. Unfortunately, I am not ready to admit my love so I ran away back into my house. Should I have stayed?-–REGRETTING LOVE IN MESSINA
DEAR REGRETTING LOVE: If you are regretting your decision, fix it. This Benedick character might be changing his proud attitude and if you truly love him, pursue the chance to see who he truly is. He might just be beginning to realize you are in love because you were giving mixed signals with insults. My suggestion is to meet with Benedick again and explain to him the impression you got from what he said and what it truly meant. You need to ensure first that Benedick is worth your time because any apprehension will cause regret. Jumping into the water with two feet or staying on land applies to love too!