Mariya Karimjee spent over a decade leaning on her best friend— until she realized he was the one thing holding her back
I met Brian* as a freshman in high school in 2002. He had a wide gap between his two front teeth and deep dimples. His enthusiasm and curiosity were contagious. I loved him in the way of first loves, without any complications or true understanding of heartbreak.
For four years we were friends, but I convinced myself that our friendship would blossom into a quintessential high school romance: After graduation, we’d be that couple, the one happily married at our 10-year reunion, every other classmate smiling knowingly.
For four years we were friends, but I convinced myself that our friendship would blossom into a quintessential high school romance: After graduation, we’d be that couple, the one happily married at our 10-year reunion, every other classmate smiling knowingly.
Instead, shortly after graduation, Brian held both of my hands and told me he was gay. I felt something loosen inside of me. It’s not my fault he’s not in love with me, I thought. And in that moment, we silently agreed to remain the best of friends.
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