Thanks for all the input, particularly the women as it is very helpful. Only on STW could you get such a balanced viewpoint.
Be clear about your concerns, she may convince you
This is where my main concern lies. Throughout the lead-up to it being ‘put on the line’ so to speak, I have constantly pulled back when the the conversation was leading to something more than casual flirting.
Sooo not true. And possibly a little sexist? some women prefer no strings
Without trying to over-analyse (which obviously I’ve done) the signs have been there for a while that she was interested in a ‘normal’ relationship and it is only after my insistence that I wasn’t, that she has come up with this idea. Doesn’t really tie in with what I know about her and smacks of ‘getting a foot in the door’ rather than a bit of fun and fulfilling a physical need.
I’ve also had a couple of work relationships in the dim and distant past, neither of which ended well!
If it wasn’t for the work aspect (I’m not her boss but do come into regular contact) then I would be more inclined to give it a go. As it stands, I have too many doubts and the negatives outweight the obvious positive!
She wants to come round to my house tonight, so I’ll have to let her know by early afternoon.
Keep the advice coming – seems fairly evenly divided at the moment.
Cheers