Yes, indeed, she is a very good friend and has been very supportive all time after my mom's death. She is a bit idealist about a parental relationship. However, she told me I am like a sister to her. She is really upset if I am saddened bout something.

She called me this evening and apologized telling that is not so much about education level and she has nothing against him either, just always a bit concerned about me.

As for the man, he had been by my side (although at distance) after my mom's death, but of course it is more about a kind of romantic connection between us.

Both of them, in fact, do matter to me.