The majority of As start in the workplace. I think it is easy to find someone very attractive at work. Plenty of chances to interact and see people doing things well etc...
But take that into a different context and everything changes - and you are quite right, life in a R with someone is a completely different ballpark. Particularly if they are M already.
I know it's hard (been there!) but try not to worry about what is happening with them right now - we know how this plays out in most cases!
Look after you, and things will slowly fall into place whatever way. Good for you on the GAL front. I'm building up my GAL at the moment. Start a new yoga class this week :-)
T 13 M 7 Me 48 H 46 SS 15 BD 7.14 PA D final 5.16 (H filed)
We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus