Dear Diana,
It's been two years since I have known this girl. She has become my best friend now and we share everything. This friendship, however, will end the day she ties the knot. I cannot say if this is love, but I just want to preserve this friendship by marrying her. Now the main problem is to broach the topic of marriage and how she will react. I am 26 and she is 24.
— Ashwin


Illustration/Amit Bandre 

Dear Ashwin,
Two years is a long time to gauge her reaction. I am sure she too has similar feelings, but does not know how to tell you. You two don't know how to express your feelings for each other. You are 26 and not a teenager with a crush. If you are interested in her, tell her about how you feel about her. Chances are that she is waiting for you to say it. Time you took your relationship to the next level.