My boyfriend broke up with me a few days ago because he said that he misses his ex and still has feelings for her. We both decided that we still wanted to be friends. I understand his reasons, but I still have feelings for him and want to be with him. The hardest part is that we work together. I see him seven days a week and since we're still "friends," we still talk and I feel like we flirt with each other too. It's hard because I want him back and I can't seem to let go because I still see him all the time. Help... -Working With My Ex

Dear Working With My Ex,
Dating in the workplace isn't always the best course of action, and for this very reason. The good news is the pain will lessen and your "friendship" can be restored in time. You've only just parted ways, so you need to give your heart a chance to heal. If it's at all possible, take a few days off of work to allow yourself some "me" time to get things into perspective again. If this isn't possible, try to keep your time spent together at work at a minimum for now. However, don't make it obvious that's what you're doing. To help keep your mind on the future make plans to do something immediately after work each day for awhile. Go out with some of your girlfriends. Sign up for special interest classes such as watercolors, dance or writing. Or, even go out with a few guy friends to help fill the gap. I'm sure you have a lot to offer to that someone special. Don't get too downhearted that this person didn't turn out to be it.

With Love,

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