Can former "significant others" work together?

by logansrun 6 Replies latest social relationships

  • logansrun
    logansrun

    Hello again,

    About a year ago I started attending meetings of my college newspaper and soon became romantically involved with a staff member. She -- "H." -- was the first real girlfriend I had ever had, being a "good JW" before this. We went out for a few months, had gobs of ecstatic sex and otherwise did not get along at all (strange, isn't it?). When I broke up with her I left the newspaper staff for I could not see staying in such close proximity to this brainless beau.

    Recently I got an email from the editor asking me to come back for next year. I really want to write for the paper again as it looks good on my academic record and is actually quite fun. I loathe the thought of seeing "H.", especially since I am currently totally flat relationship-wise.

    I've never had to deal with being around, hell, working around, someone I once had a "thing" with. Advice? Suggestions? Jokes?

    Bradley

    PS...after a three week haiatus I've figured out that I'm pretty damn over the JW's, but CERTAINLY not over my woman troubles. Beautiful Chicagoan ex-JW girl where art thou?

  • czarofmischief
    czarofmischief
    We went out for a few months, had gobs of ecstatic sex and otherwise did not get along at all (strange, isn't it?).

    Not that strange. It happens a lot. Hm.

    I say go for it. You'll have a good time, and you'll always wonder what would have happened if you hadn't...

    Besides, office sex is awesome. But she probably isn't into you anymore, so the problems are... irrelevant to the situation at hand. Don't overthink it.

    CZAR

  • logansrun
    logansrun

    Thanks for the encouragement, Czar. Of course, I'd like to think she masturbates nightly to the sight of my picture but, hey, she probably is over me.

  • Robdar
    Robdar

    If you are worried about it, it seems to me that you are not over the relationship.

    Having said that, yes, it is possible for significant others to work together after they break up. But it will all depend on how professional each of the former partners is.

  • MegaDude
    MegaDude

    People do it every day, Logan. I wouldn't let the fact that she's there stop me from doing something I wanted to do. You'll get used to it. She doesn't have to know what your relationship status is.

  • Maverick
    Maverick

    God Runner you made my day! Glad to see you here again son, I missed you and your interesting questions!

    Since my relationships have blown up in my face I'm out of the advice business. Work at the place and tell us how it turns out! Mav

  • Xena
    Xena

    You can do it Bradley, I have faith in you Don't treat her any differently then you do anyone else...be friendly and distant...you know do your "James Dean" thang

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