A Secret Yearning at Work

Anonymous Wild Ghost #962 · General

I’ve been feeling a strange pull lately at the office. It’s hard to put into words without sounding ridiculous, but there’s this colleague, let’s call him Tom, he’s not just an acquaintance or friend. Lately, whenever he’s near, I feel this intense and unsettling desire that has nothing to do with professional respect or camaraderie. It’s like an urge that wants to burst out during our daily meetings, making it hard to focus on anything else. I’ve never acted on these feelings because they’re inappropriate and confusing, but part of me wonders if others feel this way too about their colleagues. Is there a healthy outlet or is it best just to ignore such desires? I don’t want them to affect my job or relationships with coworkers. What should I do?