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Have you ever thought you liked somebody...until you met their best friend?

The story of my life.  For some reason I can never find the patience to wait for a better opportunity to present itself, I just accept the first offer.  A good business person would say to NEVER accept the first offer.  It's a sign of weakness and desperation. Now wait, I'm not desperate, I'd just rather have it all.  Have it all meaning I'd rather have the first offer, and also the second one too, when I'm ready.  But enough about me...

So, the obvious dilemma in the above situation is what to do.  Do you settle for the one you're with just to avoid drama and complication? Or do you go get what you want? Settling presents a few problems.  One, you're unhappy, like a child who sits outside the candy store with their face pressed to the glass.  Secondly, the person may really like you, whereas you're just being nice to save their feelings.  Thirdly, and most importantly, while your settling for second best, your opportunity for what you want can very well just pass you by.  I say this from experience because as was mentioned before...this is the story of my life.

Lets say that your a fighter, and settling for less than you're goal isn't an option for you.  Then of course you create a plan of action, and implement said plan.  Issues arise however, if the friend is loyal and whatnot, they might like you, but not be willing to act on it behind the guise of friendship.  This is bittersweet because although you love the fact that the person is loyal, you don't want to be on the wrong side of it.  Clearly, this situation can become sticky...