Who are you EVE?/I'm Confused

Dear Ms. Eve,

I was just wondering if you are claiming to be the EVE reincarnated? Is Applebiter your real name? I've looked for you in the Las Vegas directory and haven't found anything.

Anyway, I do have a real question, even if you aren't the real EVE. Goddess help me, I'll take help from anywhere.

Last December I met a man who I have been incredibly drawn to but because he was new to my company, and we work in the same department, and all the problems with getting involved with co-workers, I decided to avoid getting involved with him. But lately we have become friends though I can sense he wants more eventhough I've given him no encouragement. I went through a divorce a year ago and really thought I was done with men for good. The problem is that he is in the middle of a divorce now. And I don't want add to the chaos in his life. He seems pretty tired and wrung out in general but when we have lunch together it seems to brighten his day and then he seems to pull back as if he knows it's crazy for him to get involved with anyone right now. Or am I imagining things? I seem to know what he is feeling but then I think I am crazy. I don't need a rebound romance in my life either. I feel very strongly and think he does too--then my sanity returns. I know he is about to say something and I want to have my mind made up before he decides he wants us to go out. I just want to know one way or the other so I can get on with my life. Tossing and turning over this attraction has me sleepless and confused.

Confused, San Diego Ca.

Dear Confused,

You are quite right, Applebiter is not my real last name, it is my Vegas stage name and the name of my metaphysical Diva self. I use if for privacy reasons. I am unlisted in the directories. All my clients have come to know me through word of mouth. Besides which, I am off traveling so much you would be very frustrated trying to reach me by phone even if you had my phone number. Now, you are free to dream of me and perhaps we will meet in the dreamtime or in your meditations.

My protege Francine Marie assists me, but the column is mine, and like all women, I AM the descendant of the Goddess. My name EVE suits me and my personality as a woman who thinks independently and is empowered by her own divine nature. So you must decide for yourself if I am the real thing. Priestess, Goddess, Crone, Psychic, Clairvoyant, Wisewoman, these are all words and She Who Knows does not fit easily under one label. You must follow your intuition, listen to your precious inner voice, it is never wrong.

This brings me to your question. I hear you asking--what is this powerful attraction to this man that frightens you? And what should or shouldn't you do about it. Well, my dear, life is messy and if it wasn't how would we go about getting any life experience? And how would we become any wiser? Yes, I do see that powerful attraction you have for this young man. He is doing the right thing getting a divorce from a relationship that is not suitable for him and he is also wise to be hesitant before getting involved with anyone right away. So you have both shown some restraint and wisdom. But I do see that you are a good match and you will not be able to resist each other for too much longer. You must follow your intuition about when is a good time, but I will tell you that your fear and hesitation do not come from the basis that he is bad for you, but from your feelings of fear from your previous relationship experience. So the road ahead is a little bumpy perhaps, but I see good things coming your way in this relationship providing you choose them and allow yourself to receive them, along with following your intuition about timing, intensity, etc. Yes, work romances have a sometimes negative reputation, but life is short, and when the opportunity for this kind of connection presents itself, at least go for the life experience rather than following the fear. I could tell you more about your past life connections but that is not necessarily useful at this point, and I would prefer to leave you to your discoveries rather than say anything else.
Best of luck to you, dear. Let me know what happens.
love, Ms. Eve.