[Dr.Bobby]

Nicole, I'm assuming here that the new date isn't Tim. I hope not, for your sake, b/c he sounds fairly self impressed and assured of a sexual outcome here, in the absence of your participation or consent! This isn't a good sign.

Dating has it's perils, and one of them is the impact it has on your friends. Friends get possessive, they develop feelings and attachments, even if unspoken. So, your new sweetie represents a challenge to that, it's like they're losing you.

If you value the friendship, you should address this directly, and kindly, providing reassurance about the friendship and the place it has for you in your life. That way, you can explore a new relationship and not risk losing a valued friend in the process.