I think the key word here is "close". As you know, I'm kind of new it this city and I haven't yet develop that many close relationship as this takes time. There is also the fact that this is still a "taboo" subject in this country and I haven't really felt like opening up to acquaintances about this.
Nonetheless, I recognize that this might be some sort of denial. BTW, the few friends I do have and my close family know of what is happening.
Freshman Class of 2012
M-49 W-42 1D-10 T 10 YEARS M 9 YEARS EA/MLC 07/2010 Separation 28/05/2012 PA confirmed 31/07/12 W Asked for D 31/07/12 D on and off the table since then