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[quote=Anonymous]Folks should read "Not Just Friends" by Shirley Glass of at least read excerpts or comments on Amazon. It addresses EAs and why they are more common in coworkers.  I agree with a lot of what PPs have stated.  My X has cheated on which went from an EA to a PA to our divorce. In hindsight, these are my thoughts on the subject.

Something is off in your marriage or the spouse if an EA starts. Usually the straying spouse has a need for attention they are not receiving from the other spouse.

EAs are easy at work because we work closely with people and are at work the majority of the week.  Boundaries are a must or the friendly "ear" can turn into more than that as your new friend "gets it".  Too bad your spouse doesn't get that opportunity to get it before the EA starts.  Unless you have tried to tell your spouse your feelings and attempt marriage counseling, you are making up an excuse for your behavior by saying "my spouse wasn't there for me".  True, they may not have been but marriages take work and if you can't invest the time to fix what's broke, leave and then start your EA (which won't be as exciting once it's no longer the forbidden secret)

Now that I'm single again, I tread lightly with married coworkers of the opposite sex.  I get along with males very well naturally but have the boundary.  I'm currently close to a married male coworker right now, who I find attractive.  I can also see how our friendship could get off course if I don't make the conscious effort to keep the boundary and respect HIS wife. [/quote]

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