''A'' is for affair with professor?

Originally Published: May 23, 1997 - Last Updated / Reviewed On: November 15, 2011
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I recently have begun having sexual relations with one of my professors. I know that it in itself is kind of wrong but I can't help it. He has told me that he is divorced but new evidence has come to my attention that allows me to believe he may be married with children. I've confronted him but he always avoids my questions with kisses. I think I am falling in love but I don't want to share him. What should I do?

Signed, I want to get an "A"

Dear I want to get an "A,"

If you want to get an "A" in your course, Alice recommends that you work for it academically, so that your grade is based on your knowledge and skill. If this is a relationship that you really want to pursue, at least wait until he is no longer your professor.

If you want to get an "A" in the game of life, Alice strongly suggests that you reflect on what you have written:

  • Your professor told you that he was divorced;
  • You suspect, with new evidence, that he is married with children;
  • You have confronted him, but he always avoids your questions; and,
  • You say you are falling in love with him, and do not want to share him.

Alice believes you may be falling in love with, and already sharing, a lying, deceptive, and evasive professor who may have a wife and children, and who has power over your grade. Is this the choice you want to make? Is this your idea of a healthy relationship?

If you truly believe you cannot help the way you feel about this professor, Alice suggests that you talk with a counselor at your university to help you understand your feelings, and to help you make a choice that you feel good about. This is not an easy path you have chosen. Alice wishes you the best.

 

Alice

March 22, 2012

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I had an affair with my law professor that lasted several years. He was married and may have been with other students while he was seeing me. I know now that he never really cared about me, but I...
I had an affair with my law professor that lasted several years. He was married and may have been with other students while he was seeing me. I know now that he never really cared about me, but I grew attached to him though our physical contact. One day, he slowly started to withdraw from our relationship and then he was gone altogether, refusing to talk to me or see me. When I tried to find out what had happened he was quite cruel. It was such a painful experience to come to understand that someone I loved had used me.