Dear Annie: About a year and a half ago, I changed jobs and got new insurance and had to find a new doctor.
The doctor I found ended up being young, handsome and charming, and I’ve slowly developed a pretty massive crush on him.
I have a condition that requires in-person office visits every three months, so I see him fairly often. I have another appointment coming up, and I’ve found myself already planning my outfit and hairstyle.
He’s married, and besides, I’d never make a pass at someone at their place of work. But I can’t help fantasizing. Is this normal? Should I stop seeing him? — Hot for Doctor
Dear HFD: Though it might make you more diligent about keeping your appointments, there’s a downside to having a doctor whose stethoscope sets your heart aflutter.
Namely, you’re less likely to be transparent with someone to whom you’d like to be attractive.
Think about it: If a potentially embarrassing health issue cropped up, would you really disclose all the gritty details to Dr. McDreamy?
If the answer is no, I suggest looking for a new doctor, one with whom you can be totally honest.
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