In The Juggle, Wall Street Journal's blog about having a family while working, Sue Shellenbarger talks about having a close companion at work and how that can affect your relationship at home. The article discusses the pros and cons of having a "work spouse," someone of the opposite sex at work whom with you share your personal thoughts, but whom with you remain unromantic. The relationship is distinctly different from your actual lover. Do you have a "work spouse"?
THE PROS ARE:
Work is more fun.
You have someone to share with when work is stressful.
You have someone to talk to about your personal life.
You won't over-burden either partner (lover or work spouse)
You'll get more viewpoints from the opposite sex.
THE CONS ARE:
It is easy to cross the line and take your work relationship too far, i.e. too romantically.
You could say too much about your real lover to your work spouse, exploiting their confidentiality
Jealousy could ensue, adding tension to your love life.
"Work Spouses" is an uncharted territory that could lead to misunderstandings, aka, sexual harassment.
Other people at work could see your relationship as unprofessional.
Susan Shellenbarger went even further, discussing whether or not you should give your "work spouse" a Valentine's Day present! She claims that Valentines Day isn't just a romantic holiday, but a time for celebrating all kinds of love.
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