DEAR ABBY: I met a very kind man about two months ago. From then on, we saw each other twice a week at group get-togethers. He would always lead me away from the others, talking to me and flirting with me. He's very forward. He is always touching me, putting his arms around me -- and he asked me for my phone number the second time I saw him.
We have still been hanging out, but I found out he has a girlfriend! He doesn't know that I know. When I pull back from his touching me, he asks me why. Is it possible that he doesn't have a girlfriend? Or is he just one of those guys who will flirt with anyone -- including me? -- ANONYMOUS
DEAR ANONYMOUS: Although it's possible that he doesn't have a girlfriend, it is more likely that he does. Ask the people who have told you he has a girlfriend for more information about her -- like her name and phone number -- and give her a call. Remember: If he'd cheat on her, he would do it to you. And the next time you see this Romeo and he hits on you -- because that's what he's doing -- tell him you'd consider it if he were eligible, but he's already taken, and then go back to the group.