Thank you, HD. I believe you are right. I feel at a disadvantage not being able to say, "Oh well, whatever, I'm seeing someone," because I'm not at the moment. And I hate being the butt of ridicule...especially when I've opened myself up to it. Part of me feels guilty, like I am someone to watch out for. Like I am the single chick who couldn't handle herself. But that's not the case. So I've talked about him a little more than I should have. So what? I'm not putting my hands on him, wearing my scrubs extra tight, leaning over and flashing cleavage (I mean, we are pretty limited in that regard, lol). Last time I worked with him (last weekend), he was a tiny bit touchy-feely. And not in a creepy way. I do believe it's just...him. (Or maybe I'm totally naive as I said and this is another reason why I'm single. Not like I can do anything about it with him, anyway.) But it's not like I'm doing anything he isn't. OHHHH, but that's right: I'm the single girl with the bottom-rung job (not even a nurse yet). He's a married, well-liked doctor. There's why it will always be my problem, not his.

I guess it also comes down to respect. I've built up a lot of respect, especially with the providers. I don't want that to be undermined.