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[quote=Anonymous]I've been in a few of these, 18-20 to their 35+, friends of my parents, coworkers, and other similar situations (nothing illegal, just inappropriate). It starts with a friendship.  Two people get along, make each other laugh, find each other attractive. The tension gradually builds over weeks or months.  The jokes get more flirty, lingering gazes, smiles that you hold just a little too long. At some point there's a touch of the hand, then a hand on the arm.  Sometimes a hug gives a jolt of electricity.  You reveal a little more, and a little more. You start sharing little secrets just to test the waters.

There comes a moment when you just know.  That was always my favorite moment, right before you kiss for the first time. It's thrilling and exhilarating and terrifying. I think I kept chasing these situations for so long because I lived for that moment, when it feels like a huge leap of faith to take the first step even if you're 100% certain the other person feels the same.  But somebody eventually does take that first step into the undeniable .... and it's fun for a while, but then all downhill from there.

I know now how f-ed up that is.  Now happily married in a fully appropriate relationship, and no desire to go back to any of that. [/quote]

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