Sex in the Office

By Peggy Vaughan

What's so appealing about men at work?

(Are they more thoughtful and communicative than husbands or boyfriends?)

It's not that they are particularly "special" in their ability to relate to women in a satisfying way; it's the circumstances that make the difference. For instance, a man who seems so thoughtful and communicative at work may behave very differently at home. His wife sees a different side of him and may complain about him in much the same way as the woman he's having an affair with complains about her own husband or boyfriend.

At work, people present a side of themselves that is not representative of the whole person. They're usually committed to looking their best and being on their best behavior. Also, when people work together on projects involving large budgets or high stakes, the work environment becomes filled with a sense of vitality and importance, making the office setting a very sexy place. Given this potent atmosphere, it's no wonder that the office has become the most popular source of contact for extramarital affairs—as well as romances among the unmarried.