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Mon May 5

has our relationship progressed to xs and os

having odd flirtations over email at work with famous, married writers whose work you’re editing … great idea, right?
no city, no state
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him:
why is YYYY listed as the author before me on my last column?
xox
XXXX

me:
not sure. i didn’t post. we can change. i’m sure it was just a mistake.
has our relationship progressed to xs and os?

him:
you don’t think?

me:
My mother always warned me not to be too affectionate with men I’ve only met on the Internet. But your columns have been particularly good lately, so i suppose I can make an exception.

him:
Got a photo?