Trainer turns woman’s head, and husband starts to notice

DEAR ABBY » I have grown really close to “Pete,” my trainer at the gym I joined two years ago. We are both married. I know it’s wrong to feel this way. I love my husband, but

I’m not sure I am

“in love” with him anymore.

I think what I feel for Pete may be more than just a physical attraction and connection.

I’m not sure if he feels the same about me, but I sense our chemistry when we are together. Our friendship hugs are lasting longer, and our flirting has increased to a different level. We text every week in the morning and now, since he quit his job at the gym, we have started to miss each other.

I know I shouldn’t open up Pandora’s box because it could destroy lives. My best friend has picked up that I talk about Pete more than my husband. My husband overheard one of my virtual workout sessions with him and afterward was cold and different toward me, so I know he was picking up on our connection, too. Should I talk to Pete about how I’m feeling or leave it alone?

— Working

It Out

DEAR WORKING » Crushing on a perfect physical specimen is common, and when something is missing in your life, it’s easy to fixate on someone you have contact with regularly. If you feel the urge to work out, work things out with your husband because, if your letter is an accurate description of what’s going on, that marriage of yours could use some toning up.

DEAR ABBY » I work for a small company in Colorado. It pays well. I will be quitting my job as soon as I’m out of debt. The problem is, my boss is a relative by marriage and a good friend. Most of the stress in my job comes from the way he communicates with me and everyone else in emails. He is often rude, condescending and accusatory. It has become more than my fragile nerves can handle.

When I quit, how can I exit without calling him out when I’m asked my reason for leaving? Do you have any advice as to a vague yet satisfactory “reason” for leaving? I don’t want to bring up the actual problem because he already knows how he is, and his actions won’t change.

— Keeping the Peace in Colorado

DEAR KEEPING » When the question is asked during your exit interview, express gratitude for having had the opportunity to work there. Your reason afor leaving will be to “explore other opportunities.”

TO MY READERS » I want to wish a very happy Easter to you all!

— Love, Abby