I'm a 20-year-old college student and have fallen for a 19-year-old girl. The only trouble is she is my sister's friend. Both of them are very close to each other

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Dear Manish,
At your age siblings fighting with each other is common. Each one thinks the other person is irritating and get on each other's nerves. If you are really interested in her, you have to make the first move. Make the girl aware of your feelings for her. I am sure your sis, who is close to her, must have told her about your fights with her. If she is mature enough, she will want both of you to bury the differences and start anew. Be considerate towards your sister, she is older to you. She knows what is right and wrong, so she is guiding you. And remember at this age studies are the most important thing in your life.
