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Thursday, November 13, 2008
The husband away from home?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here’s a headline grabber: “Seven Signs You Have a Work Spouse.”
This CNN/Careerbuilder.com story addresses relationships most of us witness every Monday through Friday. You know, co-workers who take on projects together, finish eachother’s sentences, know one another’s personal lives and/or lunch almost daily.
Many of these relationships are innocent enough, but I can think of more than one time I’ve wondered about how close some colleagues truly are. It’s not unreasonable to think that we really get to know someone after 40 hours together weekly, but when does that good relationship begin to affect our relationships at home?
My girlfriend is experiencing this hazy world now. The guy she is seeing has openly talked about a female co-worker who recently told him she’d like to pursue their relationship outside the office. He insists he’s not interested, but says they are good friends and he doesn’t want to completely shut her out. He also acknowledged that people in the office used to tease that he and his coworker were married, a joke his female colleague was more than happy to run with.
My friend, of course, is not amused. She feels that he hasn’t clearly established boundaries between professional and personal, and I can’t disagree.
Have any of your work relationships begun to impinge on your love life? Have you had what you thought were platonic professional relationships, only to find out the colleague wanted more? Is your significant other jealous by a friendship you maintain at the office?
Gentle reminder that Blanca is out today and Wise Diva is moderating. Have a great Thursday!
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