How to handle this sticky situation?

How to handle this sticky situation?
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answer:“Oh. That’s a bit more than I can afford now, I appreciate your giving me an estimate.” And be careful who you ask in the future.
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Last Answer : My personal feelings? Yes, you should have called her on it right away, but since you didn't, call her on it now. Tell her you saw her do it and you think she's way out of line to use that ... she's teasing, it's an invasion of your privacy and you were doing her a favor letting her use your phone.

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Description : What kind of situation am I in with this guy?

Last Answer : How old are you guys? Is this guy divorced?

What should I do in this situation? [read question]?

Description : What should I do in this situation? [read question]?

Last Answer : Ew, don’t go – I wouldn’t.

How do you deal with a situation from both sides?

Description : How do you deal with a situation from both sides?

Last Answer : My best friend is also friends with my ex-husband. (My ex and I are on friendly terms, so it may not apply). She gets put on the spot occasionally (if one of us doesn't want the other to know ... said' thing. As we all get older, this type of thing is bound to happen more and more. Good luck.

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Last Answer : Supervisors are human too. I would certainly not look fondly at the situation. On the other hand, if my office manager would run around yapping like that about individual employees I'd certainly take her ... always discretionary. Whilst I personally wouldn't kick up a fuss, I can see how some would.

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Description : (Follow up question to the contacting the ex question.) How much do I need to consider the feelings of his spouse in this situation?

Last Answer : How would you feel if you were in her position?

Bad situation help?

Description : Bad situation help?

Last Answer : Go tell the guy you like him too and get it over with [equal])

How would you handle this family situation?

Description : How would you handle this family situation?

Last Answer : Did he somehow get ahold of your number again? Block him again. I think you did all the right things.