A woman in her late twenties has been married for three years to her husband, who recently got promoted and moved to a new department at work. There, he started interacting closely with a younger female coworker who calls him her “work husband,” gives him tight hugs, and even makes him food. The woman feels uneasy and dislikes this coworker from the start.
Her husband, however, dismisses her concerns. For example, when she woke up early to prepare his favorite lunch, he returned it uneaten because the coworker had already given him food, saying he didn’t want to be rude. This hurt and angered the wife, but her husband accused her of being petty when she tried to talk about it.
The behavior continues daily, leading the wife to stop making lunches for him altogether. Online commenters side with the wife, calling the coworker’s actions inappropriate and warning that the husband is disrespecting his marriage by prioritizing his coworker’s feelings over his wife’s. Many urge the couple to have an honest conversation and set clear boundaries to protect their relationship.
