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That all depends on what you are referring.

The loosening of... personal boundaries, shall we say? Letting down one's guard to make room for others in your life...

That sort of nonsense.

I would think in such a case "too far" should probably only be defined by what you are comfortable with.

Sensible words... I wish it were that simple.

Why can't it be?

[soft sigh as she tries to come up with a coherent answer]

Because those in my life tend to push my boundaries... which makes a certain amount of sense. I can be -- cold. Distant. I suppose I rather need the connection with other, more dynamic individuals.

[faintly] Does any of that make sense?

I suppose the problem truly is when the transgressions upon my -- when I find myself being pulled in different directions. When duty and desire duel... how far is too far in being selfish?

It makes a lot of sense actually. I think people would say that I am similar, although I like to believe that I have become better at relating to people in recent years.

When you say duty and desire, you are talking about choosing a person over your work? Or is it that you work with the person you desire?

A little of both, really. Everything is hideously complicated.

There's a colleague of mine, whom I've known for years... We've gotten a lot closer lately. The work that we do is very important and it can be difficult to have a life outside of it, even with someone from the inside.

And then there's the distractions from that work. The return of a... former lover I suppose -- he's quite opposed to the work I do. And there's my current sometime-flame who said colleague can't stand--

I'm being pulled in so many directions and I don't know how far I can go in each without snapping like a rubber band. Hence appealing to strangers for guidance, I suppose.

Hmm, well someone once told me there are lines that you can't cross when you work with someone in high-risk situation. But then someone else once told me to climb Mount Everest, which I think they were using as an analogy for a good outcome of having sex with someone you work closely with. I didn't really get what they meant entirely.

I think it would be best for your work to get rid of all distractions. If you were working for me I would tell you to either compartmentalize and leave your emotions out of it or cut out the things that are complicating your life at work.

It's excellent advice, my dear, thank you. I'm just not sure I have the heart to follow it...

When you wish you could take a few steps back.

I've felt that way for years, but it doesn't stop. Thank you for the thought, though.

It's too far when it's detrimental to other things you need, I think. Or it's far enough it's out of control and not doing anybody any good.

But it probably depends on the person.

Food for thought. Thank you.

Too far is when you lose yourself, or lose sight of who you want to be.

'Lose sight'? *arches one tart brow, smiles fondly but tiredly*

'Who I want to be', though... perhaps I've already gone too far, then.

Figuratively, not so much with the literal. What's up, babe?

It's a very long, very ugly story, my sweet slayer. I appreciate the interest, however.

Gotcha. Just remember, you're ever up for a chat, I'm your girl.

My girl? Indeed... I'll remember that.