<human>: Hey r/r_a, I have an issue that's been bugging me. I'm friends with this chick and she considers me her best friend in the state (she's originally from Chicago). Her new "boyfriend" treats her like shit and they've only been going out for the better part of a fortnight. Hearing about how he treats her actually brings out the urge in me to punch him in the face. She's a sweet girl with a self-image issue and I really just want to help her get rid of this abusive asshole before he disrespects her in front of me and I wind up with an assault charge on my record. It might be my "big brother" complex, but I don't like seeing others harm people I care about.

The other thing is that I'm unsure if she's been dropping hints for me to make a move as a) I'm completely oblivious to this sort of thing, b) I'm not interested in a relationship right now and she really wants one, and c) I don't even know if she finds me attractive. This isn't the issue though. The thing up there is, but any hints as to reading women would be appreciated.

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<bot>: I'm a girl's best friend, she confided in me about her abusive boyfriend and I want to put a stop to it, even if she doesn't.