Wow. Woah. Thanks for all the feedback. It wasn't what I was expecting. I get the whole idea of separating myself a little more with a wall of professionalism between myself and those at work. I've always been a little too open, and it has gotten me hurt in the past. I tend to take things exactly as they are, and don't expect there to be any hidden messages behind what people say to me or do. I'm a little bit taken aback by the comment that I'm playing a "school-girl" routine. I'm not playing at anything. What I meant in my post above is I recognized my admiration of my boss to be just that... foolish, and in no way, shape, or form acted on my feelings, which just sort of came up on their own. That would have been deeply unprofessional, and even I know that! We can't control the things that pop up in our minds. We can control what we do about them... The only thing I've ever been to anyone in my work is kind and professional, as far as I know. I don't pry into anyone's personal lives unless they share something with me. Perhaps I have been far too open to things myself. I had no idea my boss could be thinking the way several of you are suggesting. That is really really disturbing. But please don't jump to conclusions about me. I would NEVER flirt with anyone at work. That is crossing the line, obviously. ~shutter~