Dear Miss Emily:

I've been in love with this guy for two years, and he now lives in my house. We have regular sexual contact but he has made it clear he does not want a relationship, Although we enjoy our time together and don't like being apart too long. He has never kissed me, and i don't think he ever will. He knows it hurts me badly, but still won't. Is he just using me?

------------------------------Miss Emily's advice--------------------------

I have a tendency to think that someone can't be used unless that person allows it. Of course, many of us have that component within us which says, "If only I hang in there, I'll get what I want." But this guy has made it clear this is nothing more than a "friends with benefits" relationship and has neither the inclination to change that, or the capability to do so. Not kissing you is his attempt to avoid passion being attached to the other sexual activity. If that doesn't tell you how he truly feels, nothing will.