DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I met "Barry and Maryann," a married couple who work in the same office I do. They've been married for 10 years. We've become good friends and the three of us spend a lot of time socially. Barry and Maryann have both confided to me that they're unhappy in their marriage.
This morning, Barry called me at home and told me that he has feelings for me. It made me uncomfortable because I am friends with both Barry and Maryann. How do I suggest they seek marriage counseling when one of them has a "thing" for me -- and the other doesn't know there's a problem?
I want to be friends with both of them. Help. -- AT A LOSS IN LAS VEGAS
DEAR AT A LOSS: Since the husband has come on to you, a friendship with them may no longer be possible. Tell Barry that although you like him and his wife, as friends and co-workers, his romantic feelings are not reciprocated. Then urge him to take Maryann and get marriage counseling because confiding their problems in you is neither productive nor a solution to them. You'll be doing them both a favor.