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My friend is a bit of a dilemma with a married man?

She is really good friends and also works with a guy that she has feelings for. He has reciprocated somewhat towards her, as he is actually the one that started flirting with her and then of course her feelings were mutual so she flirted with him. They've known each other for a few years and the flirting/kissing started about 8 months ago. The feelings have gotten intense so she while in a casual conversation one day, asked him if he was planning on divorcing and he told her that probably wouldnt happen. Since then my friend has realized that she wont ever be with him in the future and all of this for him is just short term. I know that all of you will most likely say that she needs to step away from him but it's not that easy. She works with this guy and her job means everything to her and they are friends and he does claim to have feelings for her, as far as telling her that he doesn't want anything to change between them. Please be kind with your answers. Please offer your imput as to what you would do if you were in this situation. I told her that maybe she needs to have a heart to heart talk with him and let him know that her feelings cannot take a backseat and that maybe she should look for another job, even though I know that can be very difficult for her. Any advice you have so I can help her? Thank you.

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  • 7 years ago

    Well married men are not the type of person she should try getting with. He is married! He sounds like a real loser for cheating on his WIFE. She should look for a new job and find someone who wants something a little more real..

  • ?
    Lv 5
    7 years ago

    She needs to leave him alone and get a new job.

    Sounds like the person is you and not "your friend".

    Ever heard the phrase "it's cheaper to keep her"? He's not going to leave or divorce her.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    You are right, she needs to tell him upfront that the affair has to end and that their relationship from now on will be strictly professional. I don't think she needs to go so far as quitting her job, he's the one who should leave if it has to come to that. But it wouldn't hurt to at least explore her options.

    But what she should do and what she will do are two different things. He's made it clear where she stands. She can't claim she is being lied to or led on. If she chooses to continue the affair, then she has only herself to blame for whatever unhappiness it brings her. As her friend, you shouldn't indulge her with pity. The only way she will ever break free is to take personal responsibility for her situation.

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