A colleague of yours runs into a former client at a social gathering. The client asks your colleague out. After reflecting that the client has not been in counseling for five years, the colleague agrees. Is this ethical? Is this professional? Is this legal? Should you say something to your colleague?

Based on the state you reside in, review any applicable laws. Choose one professional code of ethics (counseling, family therapy, social work, or psychology) and use that in your response.