Ask Xenexian! -- Edition the Second

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Ask Xenexian!

Edition the Third

 

 

 

Dear Xenexian,

 

My best friend has been dating a guy in her department for a couple of months now. She really likes him, and they've been very happy. The problem is, lately I've been seeing a lot of him around, and I think it's because he's seeing my boss.

 

I'd like to tell her, or confront him, or something, but I'm not sure what. I don't want to hurt my friend, and I don't want my boss angry with me. But I think he's a two-timing creep. Please help me out.

 

Sincerely,

Very Anonymous

 

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Dear Not-So-Very-Anonymous-After-All-Because-A-Situation-Like-This-Is-Pretty-Distinctive,

 

Clearly, you're being a nosy little busybody. But I'm assuming you know you're a busybody, and don't care to take time to correct said busybodiness. After all, who else than a department gossip would pass along this kind of a rumor?

 

The problem clearly lies with you, and I bet everyone around you can see that. As for getting your boss angry, I'm sure she's already less than thrilled with you. After all, who wants a lieutenant or whatever rank you are messing about without any cause?

 

In any case, if you insist upon involving yourself in the affairs of others, I recommend that you just tell your friend, and while you're at it, tell your boss that you do know exactly what's going on. Sounds like a pig deep down inside that nice little Starfleet exterior. Besides, since you've already gone and undoubtedly told half of the crew already, you aren't going to get yourself any higher on her List.

 

Your friend, on the other hand, should get some nerve up and approach her good-for-nothing louse of a boyfriend. She clearly lacks standards, lacks a brain, and I would bet fell in love at first sight. All of this boils down to a hastily-planned romance that needs to be blown out of the water as soon as possible.

 

Always solving everything,

Xenexian

Edited January 12, 2007 by Ask Xenexian!