THE DATING GAME: Khalid Finds Himself in a "Pajama Jam" Over A Girl

written by Khalid Washington

I've been watching the ALCS, and after a long cry and a few therapy sessions, I'm back with another installment of the Pretentious Dating Game. This week's episode stems from a long time crush that I've had. 5 foot 5 inches tall, brown skinned, brown hair, very curvy, beautiful eyes too. Crush has a Bachelors degree and the whole nine yards. Sounds perfect to you? Of course she does; I'm dating her. But since I'm dating her, we know there has to be something that doesn't quite make her a dream girl. There has to be one thing (at least) wrong with her. A thing that make you go hmmm as C + C Music Factory might say.

You guessed it: Crush has a boyfriend.

He's not been in the picture for some time now and she seems convinced that there relationship is done. I'm not as convinced as her. They've been on and off for about six years now (SIX!) and I'm not sure anybody wants to let that much invested time slip away.

She constantly tries to make hints that she wants something more out of our "friendship." She has bought gifts for me. To these, I have simply replied, "That was sweet. Thanks." She has regularly called me on the phone to hang out or have a "pajama party" so to speak, to which I have mostly relied, "I'm too tired to have a party tonight. Maybe some other time." Notice I said mostly, because unfortunately even when you're tired, there are times when other parts of your anatomy are wide awake and looking for "ahem", something to occupy their time. Her constant desire for closeness has almost gotten uncomfortable. I know of her boyfriend. I'm not good friends with him... not really friends at all actually, just acquaintances. But nonetheless...it is what it is.

Crush and her boyfriend could work things out any day now. And it's not fair to subject myself to gaining an emotional attachment to her based on that. Besides, I know that they are still talking and she is still riding the fence. Should I really be that interested in her? I mean it's not like I'm in love or anything...it is just an old crush I've had since I was a teenager. Should I tell her to drop that zero and get with the hero? Should I keep accepting gifts and invitations to pajama parties? Should I risk him finding out about these parties and trying to connect with my skull like it was a Yankee reliever pitch to David Ortiz from the Red Sox? Okay, I almost cried again, let me catch myself...

Wow that was close.

And now friends, the moment you all have been waiting for. It's time for you to take me out of the situation and put yourself in. Guys what would you do? Ladies, what about you? Remember, the master of the dating world has already laid his chips on the table. The ball is in your court now. Have you been in a situation like this before? Talk about it.
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