Does he like his “friend” more than me?

[Anonymous]

I recently started seeing this guy. I met him at a party and he has invited me on many trips with him after dating.
when I talk to him he doesn’t really seem interested in what I say though, yet he talks to me every single day. But when he talks to his friend Jessica, he always pays attention to her. I catch him staring at her a lot. I wonder why does he even invite me. She lives in Spain and he has known her for a few years.
We even stayed at his parents house together when we all went on a trip together and even his parents seemed to gravitate more towards Jessica. I’m a shy person, I know this about myself. I feel weird sometimes but I know I’m very kind. I try my best and sometimes I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I know I tend to overthink a lot, but I just don’t want to feel like someone’s second choice.

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When I asked him about it, he said she’s like a sister to him

[s0c10ph0b1a]

He could be telling the truth. Guys do feel more comfortable when they're with a girl they see as a friend or sister. However, just focus more on yourself, try new things. Remember, you still have a sense of self individuality without your boyfriend. When he sees that you're starting to take on new challenges on and enjoying yourself, he'll see that there's still so much you have to offer him that he doesn't know about and that you don't need him to be with you when you have new experiences. It might make him more curious about you and would have him gravitate more towards you.

[Asker]

You are right! I definitely think it’s strange how he stares at her all the time. Even when she’s not looking