Can we go from lovers to fighters to friends?

BATBabe

I had a very intense one year relationship with a guy I work with. It ended when I found out he had been cheating on me the entire time. I had been in love, he was only ever in lust. It was my first heartbreak and 6 months later I am only just starting to get over it. Anyway, he is back at work now after spending the last 6 months overseas. I initiated no contact the entire time (despite his constant calls), although that is now impossible - we work right next to each other. I am trying to be friends - but wonder if it is possible?

We still have this unbelievable sexual chemistry that just gives me the shivers every time I see him or think about him. He flirts with me constantly and is always giving me compliments. I try to maintain my distance but I can feel him slowly pulling me back in. I know I can't just have sex with this guy - I am too emotionally involved. But on the other hand, seeing him everyday without going further is torture.

Neither of us can leave our positions at work - we have amazing jobs we cant get elsewhere. So - what am I to do?