US EditionDear Abby: Co-worker’s ‘raging crush’ must be tamed
GEORGIA, JUL 22 – A wife balances managing her unreciprocated workplace crush while uneasy about her husband’s occasional contact with a teenage online friend from Georgia, a relationship dating back 20 years.
- The author has developed a strong, unreciprocated crush on their co-worker and project partner Brett after six years of working together.
- This crush is inappropriate since both the author and Brett are married, and the author wants to remain faithful to their spouse.
- To handle these emotions, the author has adjusted their daily routine and chosen separate flights when traveling, aiming to minimize time spent with Brett in order to avoid causing him emotional pain.
- The author expresses a desire to avoid causing him emotional pain but firmly decides not to reveal the situation to him, considering options like quitting or taking a leave of absence to regain self-control.
- The situation suggests personal and professional strain, indicating the author must control their emotions to protect their career and relationships.
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Dear Abby: I have a heart-pounding crush on my coworker. How do I get rid of it?
DEAR ABBY: After six years of working closely together, I have developed a raging crush on my co-worker and project partner, “Brett.” It’s a full-on, face-flushing, daydreaming kind of situation, and it’s super annoying. I know this crush is inappropriate and unreciprocated, and I have no intention of acting on it. We are both married, and I would like to stay that way. My strategy has been to spend less time together and work on not being a mor…
Dear Abby: ‘Raging crush’ on co-worker is causing workplace drama even when I try to ignore it
DEAR ABBY: After six years of working closely together, I have developed a raging crush on my co-worker and project partner, “Brett.” It’s a full-on, face-flushing, daydreaming kind of situation, and it’s super annoying. I know this crush is inappropriate and unreciprocated, and I have no intention of acting on it. We are both married, and I would like to stay that way. My strategy has been to spend less time together and work on not being a mor…
Dear Abby: My inappropriate crush on my married co-worker is ruining our work relationship
Dear Abby: After six years of working closely together, I have developed a raging crush on my co-worker and project partner, “Brett.” It’s a full-on, face-flushing, daydreaming kind of situation, and it’s super annoying. I know this crush is inappropriate and unreciprocated, and I have no intention of acting on it. We are both married, and I would like to stay that way. My strategy has been to spend less time together and work on not being a mor…
Dear Abby: I have a raging crush on a coworker, so my strategy is to spend less with him
DEAR ABBY: After six years of working closely together, I have developed a raging crush on my co-worker and project partner, “Brett.” It’s a full-on, face-flushing, daydreaming kind of situation, and it’s super annoying. I know this crush is inappropriate and unreciprocated, and I have no intention of acting on it. We are both married, and I would like to stay that way. My strategy has been to spend less time together and work on not being a mor…
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