He's my professor, who i respect and admire a lot, but he wants an affair...

China
September 13, 2010 8:03pm CST
My professor knows his job well and gives wonderful lectures, which makes me admire him a lot. he's over fifty, so i respect him a lot. The thing is he texted me and said his marriage was a failure and he couldn't get peace in mind and wanted to start a new life with me. Shocked! i don't know how to text back. He's way too old for me. what should i say?
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@yeyelee (370)
• China
14 Sep 10
Never let others drive your mind,just do whatever you wanna do.I think you should text back directly to refuse him if you really don't wanna to be involved in such a thing.And i have a question why he chose you,not others.You always play tricks on him? And perform close to him? So you should review yourself first. Don't misunderstand me, i just say the words that i could think out,i doesn't mean to offend you.And i hope you could resolve your problem .
• China
14 Sep 10
Thanks for your concern. Yes, I have reflected on my own college life really hard. Me? Why? No improper actions invovled. i've discussed this with my best friend and she just can't figure out why. i'm just acting normarl.
@yeyelee (370)
• China
14 Sep 10
So i'm confused like you too.
@m_perez (506)
• United States
14 Sep 10
Well do you have a boy friend..if so you could use that as an excuse. Or you could just tell him that he should just try to work out his problems with his wife instead of going around cheating with other women. I would be extremely shocked if this happened to me but I would try my best to get myself out of that situation. I probably wouldn't give my phone number to him in the first place, although, it is understandable why someone would.
@1corner (744)
• Canada
15 Sep 10
I wondered the same thing myself - why he'd have a student's phone number. Is this usual practice for students nowadays? She, however, sounds like she's in university, while you must be in high school. Maybe things might be different now in higher education than when I was there.
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
That's really awkward. I am never been good with confrontational plus the disadvantage that he knows your number is .. well, there would be tendency that he would be like "stalker-ing" you. So, you have to be cautious. And what I fear about this also is the circulation of rumors. So you have to be careful on who you will tell this problem with. Just be honest with him with a streak of subtlety. If he persist, just be aware of the legal actions for your defense. Since he's in the authority (him as your professor) he might do a power tripping. Just be careful my friend.
@1corner (744)
• Canada
14 Sep 10
I'm flabbergasted someone in his position would text one of his students to proposition her. I'm even more shocked that you see his AGE to be the ONLY(?) obstacle to a possible coupling between you two!! Girl, you can leave it unanswered for a few days and see if he's serious. I doubt he's having marital problems; it's more likely he wants to keep you on the side, if he does want an affair. And, how sure are you that he's text-ed JUST you (there may have been others). Whether his marriage is in trouble or not, you shouldn't get yourself involved in it. Better find yourself a better man, who's single, and work on a solid future with him, than have yourself be treated like this. Do be discreet, however, if he sends you another text, and text back that because you respect him, you cannot imagine yourself embarking on such a relationship. Hope that helps. PS. You might want to look around for another class that offers the same course as your professor's, and drop his class, if you can.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
14 Sep 10
hi innisfreecuba I would be gentle but honest wi th him as you know in your own heart he is way too old. Like this perhaps: I am really very flattered Professor, but the thing is I am not in love with you. I appreciate your kind offer,You are a very good man so there will soon be a woman of your own age for you.Then leave and do not get involved with him again.
• China
14 Sep 10
Hatley, I feel the same way but it's just hard to find the right words. i text and delete, you're my life saver. Sad thing is i have to skip his lectures.
@Ritchelle (3790)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
why should you even reply or pay attention to anyone who views you as a s_ut? peace
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
14 Sep 10
Are you sure he is too old for you? But you need to think about your own life - are you wanting to start a new relationship now? What kind of relationship is he looking for? Same as you? Then of course, you need to understand if he is risking his job. Terrible thing to lose his position at the university. Hope you both make the correct decision.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
14 Sep 10
If I am on your shoes then I would ignore it first since that is came from the text messages. But if you are going to see each other and ask you about that then I hope you are courageous enough to tell him honestly that you are not ready for the relationship. How much do you know that professor? You have to be careful as well because they might be really good when it comes to lectures but then you wouldn't know that there is something strange about him.
@misheli (552)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Hi! Just tell him that you don't want to involve in their problems. Why would he want to start a new life with you if you don't like him at all? MAybe he thinks that you like him too that's he texted you that.
• China
14 Sep 10
I am wondering if your professor is chinese or not if he isnot chinese , i can accept what you said if he is.... well.. i just feel its weired and maybe there is something wrong with the professor's mind maybe have been crazy or wanna do something that are bad for sociaty..
• China
14 Sep 10
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