Dear Abby,

I understand now why you treat me the way you do, and I forgive you, although it is still hard.

I understand now that your lack of attention for me when we are with Jess is not caused by any disgust or dislike, so I am working on accepting it.

You must see what I see: I am not afraid to openly display how I care for you, nor do I hide my affection, so I am safe and strong in your eyes. You understand that I will always love you for who you are, no matter what.

Jess, on the other hand, who I believe cares for you no less than I, teases and makes jokes rather than being straight-forward, which makes her unstable. This is fine, but it creates some speed-bumps in the road of our friendship.

You see, because of that unstability with Jess, you feel it necessary to keep on your toes and give her all your attention so as not to offend or risk losing her friendship. But in doing so, I am neglected.

I understand this, but it makes me sad.

Sad that in loving you, I am losing you.

Yours,

Mack