Dear Annie: I’m in a bind with my best friend, “Serena.”

Her boyfriend, “Kyle,” has been flirting with me for months, and last weekend, he cornered me at a party and confessed he has feelings for me. He even tried to kiss me.

I haven’t told Serena because she thinks Kyle is the one, and I can’t bear to break her heart.

Meanwhile, Kyle keeps texting me, begging to talk. I’m torn between loyalty to my best friend and the thrill of Kyle’s attention.

Should I tell Serena and risk our friendship, or confront Kyle and hope it blows over? — Torn Between Love and Friendship

Dear Torn: It’s time to spill the beans to Serena about Kyle. Loyalty to a friend should always come first — no ifs, ands or buts.

It might be awkward, but if Serena really pictured a future with this joker, you’ll be doing her a huge favor.

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