How to Keep the Attraction Syndrome from Taking Over Your Life
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“I really like him … but I don’t know what to do.”
I’d been talking with Jen, a staff member at the gym my husband and I frequent. She handles memberships and generally cocoons in the back office with her eyes glued to the computer, keeping records up-to-date.
After a few minutes of chit-chat, Jen told me about a new member who’d caught her eye.
She tried to be casual as she talked, but her huge smile and blushing cheeks gave it away: She was completely infatuated with the guy.
Trying my best to scope out her person of interest without appearing to stare, I glanced in the mirrors lining the wall and saw him in a back corner using the Smith machine. I could understand where she was coming from.
“So, what’s his name?” I asked.
“Mark. At least that’s what his membership info shows.” She paused, a small frown momentarily breaking her excited expression. “He joined about three weeks ago. And I’ve been drooling over him ever since.”
“So have you introduced yourself, said hello, and offered to give him a personal tour of the amenities?” I asked.
Jen looked horrified. “God, no! I’m way too shy and self-conscious to actually talk to him. I’d probably say something really stupid and embarrass myself. And then I’d have no chance at all.”
Hoping to offer a few suggestions, it occurred to me why she worked in the back office — basically out of sight.
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