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Boss’s wife said she doesn’t like me because I’m “beautiful”

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TheFirmStork · 11/03/2026 20:32

I’m in my early 30s, educated and work as a PA to a very senior man. I’m good at my job and earn well.

At a recent work function I met his wife properly for the first time. During a conversation she said she doesn’t like me because I’m beautiful and that she feels her husband spends more time with me than he does with her. She also said I’m getting all the “good bits” of him while she gets the “crappy bits”.

I was honestly quite taken aback by that. I’ve always been completely professional and my relationship with him is strictly work-related.

AIBU to think that was an odd and uncomfortable thing for her to say?

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IsoldeWagner · 11/03/2026 20:39

Maybe she was a bit drunk and fed up with him. Ignore.

CuppaTeaBab · 11/03/2026 20:36

Yeah this is a 'her' problem. She was out of line to say this to you, and im guessing had some alcohol in her.

Dashling · 11/03/2026 20:34

Yes very inappropriate remark. Was she trying to be funny? I’d try and put it out of your mind.

Specialagentblond · 11/03/2026 20:34

She shouldn’t have said that to you. BUT I can understand her insecurities. They’re not your problem though. Just continue to be professional.

GoneBackToTheWorld · 11/03/2026 20:33

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