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I fancy my boss, help

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2024ishere · 03/01/2024 13:43

I have a crush on my boss! Help! How do I get over this?

We live in different countries, so our only contact is via messages/calls. Nothing will come from this, so it’s just a case of getting over it. I am professional whenever I speak to him. I purposely speak to him as little as possible. I don’t engage in non-work related chat etc.

The problem is I find myself reading into his messages a bit much. He isn’t good at his job so I find myself really thinking through how I should navigate issues with him at times. It’s easier for me to raise things with other people for example. I think sometimes I’m worried about offending him, or being direct about the negative impact his actions has, in case he doesn’t like me. But if I had any other manager, I wouldn’t hesitate to have those frank discussions.

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JamSandle · 03/01/2024 13:44

Can you enjoy the crush for what it is?

Whatsthestorynow · 03/01/2024 13:46

Doesn’t it put you off him that he isn’t good at his job?

JingleSnowmanTree · 03/01/2024 13:48

Are either of you married? (Or LT SO)

Mischance · 03/01/2024 13:48

It's just a bit of icing on life's cake. You have no intention or possibility of taking it any further and nor should you. It is very common. Just let it be what it is.

2024ishere · 03/01/2024 13:52

Whatsthestorynow · 03/01/2024 13:46

Doesn’t it put you off him that he isn’t good at his job?

right now I just feel conflicted.
I’m getting annoyed that he consistently makes poor judgment calls. But still get butterflies when he sends me a message/calls !

He gave me a Christmas bonus and I’ve read over the message he sent about a dozen times !

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ThreeRingCircus · 03/01/2024 14:01

Enjoy it for what it is. Nothing will happen, nothing needs to happen. It's just a crush and they disappear with time.

If you need to try to snap yourself out of it focus on him being crap at his job..... that's very unattractive and not at all sexy!

2024ishere · 03/01/2024 15:28

Thank you. To be honest he’s not super attractive in general so I’m not sure where the crush has come from lol!

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