Office flirts

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I share my office with a young guy in his 20's and a woman in her 40's. Over the last few months the little bit of flirty banter has been building up, and now seems at the point where they are struggling to keep their hands off each other.

I'm up for a laugh, and can see the appeal of cougars, but sitting in the middle of it is making me feel awkward. I always feel in the way, but I'm just trying to do my job.

Before you say that I'm just jealous, I am not. I'm in a happy long term relationship and have told my g/f about this and she just laughs it off, saying "I'm sure you have done worse". "Let them have fun".

Now approaching my 30's am I just getting old??

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  • smudges dadsmudges dad Posts: 36,989
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    You're just getting old. Flirting is fun and part of human relationships.
  • Alt-F4Alt-F4 Posts: 10,960
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    I've done it myself, they need to get it on outside of work to break down the sexual tension.
  • BirthdayGirlBirthdayGirl Posts: 64,256
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    As long as they're not actually doing "it" in the stationery cupboard or on the desk in front of you, I wouldnt worry about it
  • ÆnimaÆnima Posts: 38,548
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    With you OP. I find flirty banter a bit irritating, gets to the point where you just think, for f**ks sake, just screw already and shut the f**k up :D

    Nothing worse when you're trying to keep your head down than some dippy cow and her pretend toy boy bristling with endless inane banter bullsh*t.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 57
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    They have now taken to texting each other while "working". I don't have to hear all the sick bucket comments just the fake laughs.

    I wouldn't be so annoyed but my boss made me give some of my work to the woman and she is taking forever to do it and it's all wrong.
  • GneissGneiss Posts: 14,555
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    Graves39 wrote: »
    Now approaching my 30's am I just getting old??
    Yes... :D

    Maybe it's just me but personally I've always put up an impenetrable barrier between work and my social life. I'm a naturally flirty person, it's just the way I am but at work my relationship with women has always been on a 100% professional level and I honestly believe that is the way it should be.
  • MMXIIMMXII Posts: 862
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    If it has got to the point where it is compromising work standards - report them.
  • You_moYou_mo Posts: 11,334
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    It'll all end in tears! :D
  • tony71yugotony71yugo Posts: 599
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    Can you not just masturbate in front of them then explain, "its both your fault you have sexually aroused me so much i just have to release my pent up desires".
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 57
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    Well they have finally left for today and left me in peace before I go home. She offered to take him home (45 mins out her way) and had her hands all over him as they left. I ended up feeling embarrassed for her.

    Lucky enough another person was using our office today and they kept rolling their eyes and tutting at them. So at least I know I'm not the only misery at work!!
  • johnnybgoode83johnnybgoode83 Posts: 8,908
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    I have never done it, mostly because I have no idea how to flirt.

    I do hate seeing it in the work place though.
  • belfastbobbybelfastbobby Posts: 606
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    MMXII wrote: »
    If it has got to the point where it is compromising work standards - report them.

    FFS get a life
  • hugsiehugsie Posts: 17,497
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    If you play it smart, you should go to whichever one you are closest to and have a quiet word that comments are being made about their conduct and you just want to give them a heads up!
  • pugamopugamo Posts: 18,039
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    tony71yugo wrote: »
    Can you not just masturbate in front of them then explain, "its both your fault you have sexually aroused me so much i just have to release my pent up desires".

    LOL :D
  • EyeOfTheStormEyeOfTheStorm Posts: 1,496
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    I would say the OP sounds jealous.
  • kiteflyerkiteflyer Posts: 1,675
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    Graves39 wrote: »
    Well they have finally left for today and left me in peace before I go home. She offered to take him home (45 mins out her way) and had her hands all over him as they left. I ended up feeling embarrassed for her.Lucky enough another person was using our office today and they kept rolling their eyes and tutting at them. So at least I know I'm not the only misery at work!!


    I am bemused at why you are bothered and embarrassed about her offering to take him home. To be totally honest with you, it's none of your business. Even if the journey is two hours out of her way, that is her choice and none of your concern. I am wondering if they are playing up to your obvious annoyance with them.
  • KJ44KJ44 Posts: 38,093
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    Please let this turn into an "RG11 repull" type thread. :D
  • OvertheUnderOvertheUnder Posts: 4,764
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    Come on my son!!! (to the young lad) :D
  • Babe RainbowBabe Rainbow Posts: 34,349
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    You're just getting old. Flirting is fun and part of human relationships.

    Flirting IS fun, I agree...as long as it is light hearted.

    But it is not fun if it is starting to embarass other folks and make them feel uncomfortable. Especially in an office, or other work environment, where you can't just turn away and ignore it.
  • MMXIIMMXII Posts: 862
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    What's the nature of the business you work for in this office?
  • Grabid RanniesGrabid Rannies Posts: 4,588
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    Graves39 wrote: »
    I share my office with a young guy in his 20's and a woman in her 40's. Over the last few months the little bit of flirty banter has been building up, and now seems at the point where they are struggling to keep their hands off each other.

    I'm up for a laugh, and can see the appeal of cougars, but sitting in the middle of it is making me feel awkward. I always feel in the way, but I'm just trying to do my job.

    Before you say that I'm just jealous, I am not. I'm in a happy long term relationship and have told my g/f about this and she just laughs it off, saying "I'm sure you have done worse". "Let them have fun".

    Now approaching my 30's am I just getting old??

    Do you work at the 'Dear Miriam' office?
  • BrooklynBoyBrooklynBoy Posts: 10,595
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    FFS get a life

    He's trying to.
  • MMXIIMMXII Posts: 862
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    FFS get a life

    Sorry if I offended you :confused:
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,479
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    tony71yugo wrote: »
    Can you not just masturbate in front of them then explain, "its both your fault you have sexually aroused me so much i just have to release my pent up desires".
    I tried this once,didn't work:o:D
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 10,273
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    It would get on my nerves too OP. I don't get why people feel the need to flirt in work, it's not like being in a bar were you can dissapere if things get a bit awkward, your stuck with the person for the rest of the day/week/month/year.... Stupid thing to do if you ask me! :sleep:
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