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Colleague's affair

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scoopsahoooy · 23/03/2026 14:45

A senior colleague of mine is having an affair with a member of his team at work: it's become increasingly obvious over the last couple of years, and he's now separated from his wife and living elsewhere. Everyone knows, and it's quite embarrassing for him - not that he's noticed - because all the members of his team are laughing behind their backs about it. However, he (and his wife, who I know well) have said they're working on things, trying to avoid divorce, 'dating' each other again and that it's 'going well'. However I know that he's still spending all his time - every lunchtime - at work with the affair partner, coming to work in the same car and so on. I know it's not my marriage and not my place, but if I were her and I was telling people we were working on things and he was trying, I'd want to know if he was making a mockery of me behind my back... I can't work out if I just need to keep well out of it. I probably do. Would you want to know?

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NormasArse · 24/03/2026 07:21

I’d try to tell her anonymously, but with evidence, so that she can make arrangements to get everything she deserves financially.

Seabreeze18 · 19/09/2026 05:23

I’m sorry but I think it’s disgusting that u wouldn’t tell her. That poor woman needs to move on and stop delaying the heartbreak and u have a chance to help but dont want to get involved? It infuriates me how people don’t want to help others in need! So selfish!

Youreallythinkthatwtf · 19/09/2026 05:33

Sounds like he’s predictable in his movements with this woman. An anonymous tip off would work. She could get the evidence she needs.

I hate working with cheats. If they lie to their loved ones who else would they lie to? They lack dignity and morals.

BrickMaker · 19/09/2026 06:14

How do you know they are working on it and dating one another? Why would he be so open about this with work colleagues? Just stay out of it it's their own business not yours.

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