#LoveClinic: Dr. Adam & Eve

Nurse Eve
I know I am two days late, but—

Dr Adam
—congratulations! I think it’s going to be a boy.

Nurse Eve
Sigh…happy new month everyone. That’s what I wanted to say before the “doctor” interrupted.

Dr Adam
I’m going to let the fact that you put doctor in quote slide. Hey, staff reporter boy?

Kingsley
I’m a man, not a boy.

Dr Adam
Your beards say otherwise, but whatever. Kindly expunge Evelyn’s last statement when you publish

Nurse Eve
What for?

Dr Adam
You’re undermining my qualifications and generally being a nuisance.

Nurse Eve
But you are just an—

Dr Adam
—DON’T say Agony Aunt.

Nurse Eve
Yes Sir.

Dr Adam
Good. Now can we focus on treating my patients’ relationship problems? Thank you.

Nurse Eve
Well, this one is a pretty lengthy one.
I have this guy I became friends with during NYSC. We went to the same University but weren’t friends then. We used to hang out a lot to avoid being bored out of our minds in the village where we were serving.
Anyway, he had a girlfriend and it wasn’t an issue since we were not having sex, just being casual friends. Somewhere along the line, they broke up (it had nothing to do with me) and we are both back to Lagos after NYSC. Our friendship has become deeper and there’s no denying the fact that we are into ourselves.
I’ve developed feelings for him. I’ve never felt this way about anyone. I’m 23 and have never really had a ‘boyfriend’. It’s different with him. He’s all I can think about and he makes me feel special and wanted. I have no idea if it would be just sex for him, but the things he says and does make me think he likes me for more. I’m super awkward and don’t even know where to begin but I owe it to myself to see where things go. We haven’t even kissed but I know it’s going to happen soon and then at some point, sex will happen.
I’m afraid somebody is going to end up getting hurt, and mostly I don’t want that person to be me. What do I do?

Dr Adam
That last line reeks of negativity.

Nurse Eve

I agree. Can I suggest they talk to be sure both of them want the same thing?

Dr Adam
Hmm…bring me my stethoscope.

Nurse Eve
Lord, have mercy! What for?

Dr Adam

Have you ever seen a doctor without a stethoscope?

Nurse Eve
YOU ARE NOT A REAL—

Dr Adam
—don’t be unfortunate today.

Nurse Eve
Right.

Dr Adam
Like you said few minutes ago when you used to make sense, both of them should talk. Does your love interest know how you feel about him? And has he confirmed that he feels the same way too? Talk about your friendship and be sure it’s what you both want.

Nurse Eve
It seems, though, that the patient has already decided to go for him regardless. Personally, I think it would be a good move.

Dr Adam
You are not wrong. But one can’t go into a relationship with fear. It causes a lot of stiffness and insecurities. If you do what I say and have a talk with him, you should get some assurance then. However, if after talking about it and symptoms persist (you still feel afraid), then you should probably pay attention to the reason for the fears and don’t get involved until you’re sure.

Nurse Eve
Try that and you should be fine.
But if anyone of you our esteemed readers have something to add—

Dr Adam
—use the comment section.

Nurse Eve
Also send your relationship problems to [email protected]

Dr Adam
—and the doctor will—Evelyn, what’s funny?

Nurse Eve
*ROTFL* You called yourself a doctor.

Dr Adam
You are fired!
Don’t come back next week.

Nurse Eve
Till we come your way same time next week, spread love.

Dr Adam
Spread the love from your house. Don’t come back here next week.