My university professor shared her friends death with me, like she got the news in the break in class. We talked a bit that day, she then cried prbably and came back to class. The very next week, I didn't ask her anything and I was a bit late for the class, I felt like she started to become irritated by me, I don't know maybe she unconsciously started getting irritated by me being there, maybe I made her remember the day, maybe she didn't like that she shared it with a student of hers. I didn't ask anything next week not because I didn't care ( she was not feeling well that week too ) but I didn't want to make her remeber it again and again, and besides it's not my business. Also, she probably had other issues. What I am trying to say is, if I tried to manipulate her, she would like me more. It's always the same, if I be myself, be honest, they get defensive, people doesn't have time to look from your perception, unfortunately no relationship is genuine, most are secret deals. It's the same for girl too, if you are honest you are fucked, of course I am not saying be fake all the time but don't be scared to lie when the time comes and you know you will benefit from it.