The trouble is that because of the way we messed each other about before, people he knows don't like me and people I know don't like him, especially my family. If we were to get back together I would probably be put through hell because my family would think I'm doing the wrong thing. I still live at home as well which makes things harder. Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Dear Nicola Thank you for your letter.
Problems are never stupid.
To the person whose problems they are, they are real and painful. Maybe one day you'll look back and wonder what all the fuss was about, but right now it's what you're going through. You say you love this guy. It's easy to believe that someone else thinks the same way we do because that's what feels normal to us, but only serious talking will sort this out. One word of warning.