Ask people to extend themselves, even slightly, at the onset of a relationship. It will teach you a lot about them immediately. Like all the rest of the people you meet for friendship, romance, or otherwise, you will see if they are “too busy.” And even if they were not, you can observe if they seem possessive of their time especially if the time was not spent on or for them.

“Why didn’t you tell me?

“Why didn’t someone tell me?”

“I’m telling you now.” Satoru