The same old story on a brand-new day
Despite trying to keep things fresh through daily communication, my long-distance girlfriend has become quite drawn to a colleague closer to home. He seems hell-bent to exploit the situation, doting on her and sending a stream of flirtatious text messages that have only served to flatter her and fuel her curiosity. She has been honest with me about the attraction, and - while they have been in each other's company only twice (so far) - she further admits her "fear" of surrender, sexual and otherwise. There is no ring on her finger and I readily admit that no one can be "stolen away" without consent. But there is a basic and bothersome side to this: Her refusal to tell this guy, "Whoa!" dishonors our relationship and telegraphs (all too painfully) its probable dissolution. Overreaction?