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Zaid Alsalami,
Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from ANU, Canberra. He has written and translated several Islamic texts and also prepared educational videos on Islamic rulings and practices. 707 Answers
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Bismihi ta'ala
Among the necessary things to observe between opposite genders is to avoid what we call khalwah. Khalwah means to be isolated and in a private closed off area with a non-mahram person. This is haram. When you are secluded with a non-mahram woman, within a particular setting, like what you mentioned, then there will be strong potential to engage in unlawful actions.
The hadith says that whenever there are two individuals of opposite gender alone, the third will be shaitan.
This is assuming that it's only you and her in the house. If there are other people, then it would not be considered as khalwah.
This is also not applicable to professional communication, like a work colleague in a meeting, or a counseling session, etc.
As Muslims, we must be extra cautious and very strict in our interactions with non-mahrams.
That being said, your fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan will be valid, as long as you observe all required conditions for fasting.
And Allah knows best.