, r I . AAH Is Dear Friend, I think that its important that Y9u and your successful friend understand the tremendous pressures your roommate must be going through. The upheaval event in his life have been strong enough to change his feelings reguarding his most succe ful friend and perhaps even you. There is so much unres in his life at the moment that it mu t be very difficult for him to see facts and friend clearly. Its up to the two of you to let him kno that you are there for him close friends, when and if he feels he ,aron. Thri, ,Who's Who, a b ., F.cM IntIa.Il'ftatitVlal • V. • tv ad bookI AlMriauu funniut comediIIn since Flip Wilson JIMMY RUFF, MR. bESSERT r I�rlc: needs to talk with you about all that is troubling him. Perhap because you are his friend and roommate he may feel uncom­ fortable with you talking about his pain and frustrations. If this is the problem, then encourage him to talk with a therapist about his feelings. Dear M.D., This is an unusual problem and one that all three of you need to make together. a one person can m e that kind of decision because in. the end there will be hurt feelings. What you should think about is: Do you want to be with someone who still may be in 1 . your ister? There will always be that I daub for the both of you con­ cerning his true feelings. If this guy isn't sure of his emotional feelings about you or your ister after dating both of you, then are you ure he is what you really want in your life. The wise thing for you to d (and your istcr f r that matter) j .to let him g ! Let him be orne someone else's, problem. Got a oblem? Then write to Erik Was ington in cart of: The Michigan ttizen; 16032 Wood­ ward, HighJand Park, MI 48203 or to: 'Dear Erik', TImes Square Station, P.O. Box 755, New York, NY 101()8.(J755* * * I I 13