I’ve never really experienced being in a serious relationship. No one I would ever call a boyfriend (tbh I’ve never had one). & earlier this year, I had this strange urge to try to build something with someone. I’ve always focused on my career & forgot about dating, friends, etc & I’ve never experienced my early 20s like you’re suppose too. I’ll be 25 next year. & I am starting to feel a little empty in a sense. Don’t get me wrong, I love being independent & I feel I don’t need a “man” to make me feel wanted (I’m not desperate for affection). But it would be nice to develop something.

But there’s this guy that used to be my neighbor (in high school). Never really thought of him romantically until now. He’s a great guy, intelligent & all that... but he uses his dads fame (sometimes) to get women to like him. I could give two shits who is dad is (I’m not disclosing who his dad is) but I’m starting to want to be with him. I’ve also proven to him that I’m not just a gold digging LA slut. He’s had experiences like that before with women using him for money & “fame”. I’m not sure what love is supposed to feel like I guess. I feel content when I’m with him and we get along great. We have slept with each other a few years ago (once or twice) and it was pretty great. But I’m not sure what to do now. He’s going to UNLV for his undergrad & he just seems a little distant lately. We were good buddies and we’ve talked about dating each other (maybe more) but he ghosts me ALOT. I’m always having to reach out to him.

Like I understand he has finals & all that, but I feel that since I want him now he’s getting cocky. Like he wanted to be with me 4-5 years ago & now that I’m open about my feelings for him now; he’s making me kiss his ass now. I don’t know if I should be patient with him or just move on. Am I stupid for wanting to be with my friend?