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Should I set up my colleague

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81Claire81 · 12/11/2025 21:36

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate a bit of advice. I’m 44 and have been seeing a guy in his 30s casually for a while. He’s brilliant in bed and, more importantly, he’s a genuinely good person.

The thing is, we’re in completely different places in our lives. He’s keen to settle down and start a family, which just isn’t going to happen for me now. I do care about him a lot, and honestly, I don’t think I’d be jealous if he went out with someone else.

My concern is more about him making a choice that’s not right for his future.There’s a woman at work who might be a great match for him. She’s got the same sense of humour and has actually told me several times about her bad luck finding a decent man.

I’m not especially close with her, but my colleague is and really rates her. I’m a bit more senior as well, so I do feel slightly awkward about getting involved in her personal life.I’m not trying to arrange anything casual between them, just wondering if I should suggest they go on a date.

Has anyone else ever found themselves in this position? Did it work out, or was it best to leave well alone? Would love to hear your thoughts.

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NuttyLoaf · 14/11/2025 21:09

If I were you I’d leave him to it. You really don’t need to be so invested in your FWB.

SlimeBag · 14/11/2025 21:51

81Claire81 · 14/11/2025 06:43

@SlimeBag As I've got to know him he is a good person and there is some attachment. Naturally I don't want him to choose the wrong partner, I would feel the same about any friend. And like with any friend I can be supportive and make suggestions of what I think is the best way forwards, but ultimately it's down to them.

Best way forward.

You need to let him go.

You don't own him.
Are you going to tell this woman you have sex with him, why would you create this triangle whereby this woman is clueless about the situation.

It's cruel, controlling, and excluding.
No woman on earth wants this kind of relationship beggining.

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