I think my married colleague has a crush on me –…
DEAR ABBY: I work in an workplace with a man who has expressed an curiosity in me in numerous delicate (and not-so-subtle) methods, including winks. I have also caught him staring at me with intense longing. We talk properly, and he has told me I have influenced him. We are both disciplined, decided and achieved males. I envy him for his straightforward smile, his self-confidence and his easy, common appeal.
This man is married with grown youngsters. I am a widower, 21 years his senior. I am ready to say to him, “You are spoken for, and I’m not a homewrecker. If you are ever single again, you and I should have a serious conversation. But unless that day comes, much will remain unsaid.” I suspect the 2 of us would have a good life together. I don’t consider I am misreading his intent. Have you any advice for me? — INTERESTED IN WASHINGTON
DEAR INTERESTED: This youthful colleague could also be as attracted to you as you’re to him. However, he may also take into account you nothing more than a valued mentor. Because he’s married, I’m involved that if you say what you’re pondering to him, it may disrupt your working relationship or even be thought-about harassment. Do not jeopardize your job by doing it.
DEAR ABBY: My husband vapes in our home, and I have run out of methods to get it through his thick cranium that this is unhealthy, not only for his health, but for mine. Even more upsetting is that he vapes when our grandchildren are right here and when he drives them in his truck.
I have printed dependable scientific data for him, yet his response is always, “I know, I’m sorry, I need to stop.” It’s been seven years, so that’s how honest his response is. He just continues attempting to conceal what he’s doing.
I’m not rich enough to pack his luggage and change the locks. But possibly somebody will read this and smarten up before they injury their family members’ health. Do you have got any advice? — THINKING ABOUT MY GRANDS
DEAR THINKING: I do, really. You indicate that your husband is addicted to nicotine, which is why he’s vaping. Tell him that you’ll stop nagging him about it on one condition: that when he vapes, he must step exterior to do it, which can guarantee that you aren’t affected by it. As to his vaping with the grands in the vehicle, how do their mother and father really feel about it? Do they understand what Gramps is doing? Your next step must be to make sure they know precisely what goes on so they’ll put a stop to it.
DEAR READERS: This is my well timed reminder for all of you who live where daylight saving time is noticed: Don’t overlook to flip your clocks ahead one hour tonight at bedtime. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. I look ahead to it each yr because it alerts longer, brighter days and hotter climate. I discover the additional gentle to be a temper elevator and an energizer. Spring has nearly sprung! — LOVE, ABBY
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also recognized as Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at http://www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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