Well.... I, for one, don't recognise the Forums any more!!
I don't spend much time here these days. I have other things going on, most of those I am friends with have gone (though we keep in touch off-site), the Forums are lack-lustre to say the least and I'm not sure I have much of a contribution to make any more.....
I would have a couple of sandwiches and a packet of potato chips ("crisps" here in the UK) for lunch at work each day. I simply cut out the potato chips and...... LOST WEIGHT!
On an individual level, it depends on character, upbringing, and even social acceptability, amongst many other factors. But the human race as a species are not designed to be monogamous, no.
Why are you automatically assuming its something to do with YOU?!!
There could be several reasons, including things in RL play a part at times.
Besides, there is a whole gamut of personalities on here and not all of them think oo the same intellectual plane as you.... or I, or as many others? Many have a different view of how to deal appropriately in any given situation to others....
Just be yourself. There will be someone who you find a connection with, whether it be friendship or more romantically inclined.
Don't let the behaviour of others make you doubtful, its easily done here, my friend.
Agree, Morgan! Probably easier for me to pick those I definitely wouldn't want to...? One man, one woman, but wouldn't dream of naming names.
There are those I feel a fondness for, hold in high regard, haven't got a problem with.... and varying degrees in between. All in all..... a fab bunch, really!
I agree with Gingerb's first post. Friendship and business just shouldn't really be mixed. But Gingerb is correct, I feel, about the reasons why she may be doing this...
Yes, ignore it for the time being. I am sure the novelty will wear off at some point. It may be that her colleagues even resort to telling her she sounds like a broken record....?
If it does persist, I am with Morgan on this. You will need to meet with her, though perhaps make it clear it is an informal chat at this stage?
When all is said and done, what someone does or says in their own private time is their prerogative but inappropriate behaviour in the workplace is just that.... unacceptable?! It doesn't demonstrate intelligence, maturity, nor professionalism. There will, undoubtedly, be a code of conduct policy for the organisation? Workplace behaviour that is deemed mis-appropriated or disproportionate will be covered. Make it clear that if it does continue, you will need to take it further.
RE: I got a call from "WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE"
I DIDN'T get a call from "Who Wants to be a Millionaire", no....But, I DID get a call from a MILLIONAIRE. Ohhh God.... what do you think I should do?!