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Sticky Situation ... Opinions Wanted!

Original post by matron

I started a new job a couple of weeks ago and have become very friendly with my boss. He's flirtacious at times, but he's like that with everyone, so I always laugh it off. Anyway, he's married with an 18 month old daughter and he's having marital problems. Last night, his bosses were in town and they were SCREAMING at him all day to the point that I really thought he was going to break. He sees me in the hall and I say, 'You look like you could use a good drink after work today.' And he's like, 'Yeah, I do actually.' Then I go into the office and he has written on a post-it, 'Drinks after work? Please?' So I say, 'Of course!' and ask the guy sitting next to me if he'd be into happy hour. (This is one of the things I really miss about working in the city so I was psyched.) The guy said OK but then my boss heard that I invited him and said he wouldn't be getting out til 6. So I said, 'If you're really not gonna get out of here til 6, then I'll probably bail and maybe we can do it tomorrow.' And he's like, 'Nah, I'll get out at 5.' (Ok ) So I start feeling weird and he's like BEGGING me for the rest of the day (Please don't bail on me, I really need to get out..) so I went. I told him to call his wife and he said, 'I told her I was working late, it's all good.' And I'm like, 'Why? You have nothing to hide....' And he's like, 'it's fine. i don't have to tell her anything.' So he didn't put the moves on me or anything, but then he was obsessing over, 'If you don't want me here anymore, just tell me. I don't have to be home.' Drink #2 comes around and I stand up to go. He comes into work today, tells me he ran inside and drank a captain and coke so that if he smelled like alcohol his wife wouldn't question him, and proceeded to lie to everyone at work 'I just went straight home last night' telling me he doesn't want anyone at work to get the wrong idea. Well, today at about 12 he starts with, 'Where are we going tonight?' And I tell him I have to go shopping. He begs, 'Just one drink?' No. 'Come on' No. 'Fine, then can I go shopping with you?' I'm like, 'You really want to go shopping for my husband's sister's stuff?' 'Yes, I just don't want to go home, it sounds like fun.' 'Tell your wife.' 'No.' He comes shopping with me (in two different cars mind you) and is completely flirtacious with me the whole night. Am I being so naive by thinking this guy really wants to be 'just my friend?'
matron Posted:

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Posted by tp329

Does your DH know you about any of this?



Of course. DH knows everything. He feels bad for the guy (reminds him of his BF) but thinks on Monday that I should go home regardless of how much he asks me out bc he's making me uncomfortable. He said that if I was in the wife's shoes, I'd be PISSED, and I would be! He trusts me though, and was so happy that I found a job that I had fun at and made friends at. Oh well.
matron Posted:

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DH actually met me at work for lunch the other day and I pointed my boss out to him. My boss was upset I didn't introduce them.

marymoon Posted:

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Posted by matron

DH actually met me at work for lunch the other day and I pointed my boss out to him. My boss was upset I didn't introduce them.



That doens't amke the guy innocent.

You remind me of me. I always try to think the best of people and be there for them, and I swear I could see myself in the same situation, but I think you need to cut down contact with this guy. Once in awhile is ok, but you have to ask yourself if you're with him more than you would be with any other normal co-worker. He seems to dependent. And he got u[set about inviting that otehr guy..sooo...You know the answer.
matron Posted:

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I guess you're all right. My sister is married with 2 kids at home and her DH works two jobs. I told her the story and she lectured me for 2 hours about how stupid I was. I figured I'd come on here to see if I got the same response (bc I thought she was blowing it out of proportion) but I guess she wasn't. Monday is going to be weird.

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted:

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Posted by marymoon


Posted by matron

DH actually met me at work for lunch the other day and I pointed my boss out to him. My boss was upset I didn't introduce them.



That doens't amke the guy innocent.

You remind me of me. I always try to think the best of people and be there for them, and I swear I could see myself in the same situation, but I think you need to cut down contact with this guy. Once in awhile is ok, but you have to ask yourself if you're with him more than you would be with any other normal co-worker. He seems to dependent. And he got u[set about inviting that otehr guy..sooo...You know the answer.




You remind me of me too! I guess all 3 of us should have 'SUCKA' stamped on our heads
matron Posted:

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You remind me of me too! I guess all 3 of us should have 'SUCKA' stamped on our heads


Totally! Thanks for the laugh. I needed that. It also helps to know that I'm not the only one that feels this way.
marymoon Posted:

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You are definitely not theonly one!
palebride Posted:

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i think he sounds liek trouble!
but i think it sounds like you're a good person who sees the good in people, and is disappointed when they turn out to be creeps.....not necessarily a bad thing though! you have a positive outlook and you love life and people!!! don't lose that!

but this guy seems like he'd be willing to take advantage of your kindess!
plese be careful!!

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