The Ruse

I don't know what to do about "Lisa". We're pretty hot and heavy into an affair, but she's becoming less and less discreet. This whole thing's going to blow up in my face. The only thing saving us is the fact that my wife is the most naive person in the world. I've told Ginger that when she's around my wife she has to ignore me, or be cool about it, but she can't seem to help herself. I'm just so good-looking and charming that she just has to throw herself at me. So then I have to act all aloof. Meanwhile, my wife just fumes and I have to hear about Ginger all the way home. I tell her that she's flirtatious with everyone at work also, and the company is losing money because of her. What do I do about her?

Well, it would be a mistake to break off the relationship at this stage, since it sounds like you're happy when you're (alone) together. And the important thing is your happiness, as well as keeping this from your wife. Do you have any kids you can use to distract your wife for you? Maybe pay them off to help with the ruse?

posted by Lawrence A. Fing @ 12:00 PM