But then, she started talking about her new colleague, Alex. He was charming, successful, and apparently, very interested in getting to know her better. At first, I didn't think much of it. She would come home and tell me about his jokes or how he had helped her with a project. I was happy for her, seeing how much she enjoyed her work and the friendships she was forming.

I remember when my girlfriend, let's call her Emma, had a crush on someone at work. He was charming, friendly, and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know her better. At first, Emma was flattered by his attention, and I could see why - he was good-looking, and his friendly demeanor made her feel at ease.