n. A co-worker with whom one has a very close but nonromantic relationship.
2006
Another love connection at work? Whoa, says Ms. Hiddema and Mr. Ducoffe. While they may be spending countless hours together and are so close they often communicate without speaking, there is nothing romantic about their relationship, they say.
They're simply office mates who also happen to be soul mates.
Or, to use a term that has come into vogue, Ms. Hiddema and Mr. Ducoffe are office spouses — corporate couples bound by mutual respect, common interests and that particular chemistry of friendship
They're simply office mates who also happen to be soul mates.
Or, to use a term that has come into vogue, Ms. Hiddema and Mr. Ducoffe are office spouses — corporate couples bound by mutual respect, common interests and that particular chemistry of friendship
2006
Feeling close to your office mate? You're not alone.
As more women find themselves on equal footing with their male counterparts, a new workplace phenomenon is emerging: the office spouse.
A recent study by Vault.com found that 32 percent of office workers have an "office husband" or "office wife" — that is, a nonromantic relationship — and many have more than one.
As more women find themselves on equal footing with their male counterparts, a new workplace phenomenon is emerging: the office spouse.
A recent study by Vault.com found that 32 percent of office workers have an "office husband" or "office wife" — that is, a nonromantic relationship — and many have more than one.
1996 (earliest)
Keith is looking out the window, cradling the telephone in the crook of his neck. "You're the best," he breathes into the mouthpiece in that purr I love. "I'd be lost without you. Okay, see you later." He hangs up the phone and turns … to me.
See, those sweet, soothing words were for Sue, the Other Woman in my husband's life. … Then I remember Sue is his workmate, his pal. He's with the woman I am now comfortable describing as Keith's "office spouse."
See, those sweet, soothing words were for Sue, the Other Woman in my husband's life. … Then I remember Sue is his workmate, his pal. He's with the woman I am now comfortable describing as Keith's "office spouse."