logo
Shutterstock
Shutterstock

Story of the Day: Man Kicks Co-Worker Out of His Wife's Baby Shower

Bettina Dizon
Apr 19, 2021
01:20 A.M.

Robert is about to get married to his long-time girlfriend but was getting annoyed that his new officemate was calling him her “work husband.”

Advertisement

Robert, 27, is somewhat a workaholic in a small company. His department has nine people and a few months welcomed their tenth addition, making them equal in gender -- five men and five women.

The newcomer, Sophie, 23, adapted to the job well and performed to the best of her abilities. Robert saw this as they worked on several projects together, along with other team members.

Advertisement

Since Sophie is also dedicated to their work, she and Robert are sometimes the last to leave the office. Nevertheless, they did not maintain any relationship outside of work and only talked about work-related things.

Two weeks ago, Robert found out that the 23-year-old would refer to him as her “work husband” since they would often end up working on projects together. While the expression meant no harm, it did not sit well with him.

Advertisement

Robert is engaged to his long-time girlfriend and will soon be walking her down the aisle. As such, he did not like the term to be associated with him and hoped his workspace would be more professional.

He then pulled Sophie aside and told her that he’d had enough.

Advertisement

During one of their overtime evenings, Robert talked to Sophie and kindly asked her to stop, noting that he knew it was only an expression, but it sounds wrong for a man soon to be wed and in a happy relationship.

For a while, Robert no longer heard the joke but continued their professional relationship. However, when he invited Sophie and all his other colleagues to his fiancee's baby shower, things turned sour.

Advertisement

Sophie would joke about being Robert’s “work wife” in front of his fiance, Carlie, even thanking her for taking care of her “work husband” outside of the office. She also introduced herself as Robert’s “work wife” to other relatives.

Carlie is a sweet and understanding woman and just laughed at Sophie’s jokes. However, her relatives were quite annoyed. Carlie began to look uncomfortable as well, which upset Robert.

He then pulled Sophie aside and told her that he’d had enough. Robert told her to either apologize to his wife-to-be for being rude or leave. Sophie left and hasn’t spoken to Robert since.

Do you think Robert was wrong for getting mad at Sophie? For a similar story, read about four roommates who went on an Easter trip and why their vacation was ruined on the last day.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Bette Midler’s Spouse of 38 Years Sacrificed His Career for Her after She Proposed in 6 Weeks

February 03, 2022

At Wife's Funeral, Widower Meets His Stepdaughter's Twin He Never Knew Existed — Story of the Day

February 02, 2022

Teen Boy Puts His Newborn Son up for Adoption, Years Later He Accidentally Meets Him – Story of the Day

January 29, 2022

Kids Call Bus Driver's Son 'Cheap', 10 Years Later They Barely Recognize Him at Class Reunion — Story of the Day

February 08, 2022

Rich Man Defends Little Girl Begging near Shop, Realizes He Had Seen Her Emerald Eyes Before — Story of the Day

March 25, 2022

Robert Conrad's Wife of 27 Years Remarried before His Death Yet Called Him Her 'Partner' after His Funeral

March 23, 2022

Teacher Notices a Change in Little Boy's Behavior and Soon Finds a Note Asking for Help – Story of the Day

February 14, 2022

Crying Old Man Calls Granddaughter He Hasn’t Seen for Years Begging Her to Come – Story of the Day

May 19, 2022

16 Years after Dad's Disappearance, Girl Finds Envelope Full of Money and a Note under the Door – Story of the Day

February 15, 2022

David Hasselhoff, 69, 'Didn't Think It Was Right to Marry' Hayley Roberts , 42, Who Waited 7 Years for Wedding

March 11, 2022

67-Year-Old Lady Is Devastated after Boss Fires Her, Weeks Later He Begs Her to Return — Story of the Day

April 19, 2022

Eric Roberts 'Can't Stand' Being Away from Wife Who Thought He Was Gay When They Met on a Flight

April 22, 2022

Robert & Kym Herjavec Fell in Love on ‘DWTS’ & Later Wed though She Initially Refused to Date Him

March 22, 2022

Julia Roberts & Husband Have Been Together for 2 Decades despite His Ex Predicting They Would Not Last

April 21, 2022