Dear Abby,

My boyfriend of 3 years and I just broke up, but we still share mutual friends, alot of which happen to be men.  Here's the deal, we broke up about 3 weeks ago, and these guys that I thought were friends are flirting with me and constantly hitting on me when we go out. Were they just waiting for me to be single? Or are they just having fun?

Hit On in Appleton

Dear Hit On,

Sorry to hear about your recent break up.  Obviously, I can't tell you what your guys friends are thinking because I don't know their current or past relationship with you. Here's what I think though...you are now single after 3 years of being taken...I think they're looking at you as fresh meat! You have been their friend for who knows how long and you were untouchable...you were dating their friend! Now, you are single and you are a whole new adventure. I could be totally wrong. Maybe they were always this way, but you never noticed because you were taken and in love with someone else. Whichever one it is...just be careful. Jumping into a new relationship after being in one for so long could hurt you in the long run.  Be careful with your heart, but also don't forget to have fun!!!