I realize that it has been a while since this thread and the replies have been posted.
But I was looking up this exact same topic and came across this.
SpinBunny, I am going through exactly what you are going through. You have described every single feeling I have felt in my hopeless situation.
I can say ditto to everything you said.
Iam in love with my co-worker. My colleague, friend and unfortunately committed to someone else love of my life.
We have the same intangible connection that is hard to explain. He makes me feel happy, fulfilled.
I have suffered in silence for almost 9 years. And none of my feelings have diminished or changed in that period.
How are you doing? Are you still taking classes with him?
I can’t believe I am actually putting this in writing. And can talk about this.