everybody has a secret I fell in love with my boss
Nov 27, 2025
The hosts dive into the concept of a 'humiliationship,' sharing wild stories of workplace affairs. One listener's secret exposes a messy relationship with an older colleague, complete with public hookups and mixed signals. They discuss the thrill and risks of secrecy in love, contrasting two different outcomes of workplace romances. The hosts offer advice on moving on and emphasize the importance of trusting friends and instincts. Plus, there's festive banter about holiday plans and a special Santa photo!
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Power Imbalance Risks Career Damage
- Workplace affairs often carry a clear power imbalance that risks career damage for the junior partner.
- Annabelle Lee warns the reputational burden usually falls on the less senior person, not the older colleague.
When Situationships Turn Toxic
- The hosts coined 'humiliationship' to describe a situationship that becomes humiliating and stagnant.
- Ruby Hall defined it as a situationship turned joke with no hopeful end in sight.
Create Real Distance To Break The Cycle
- If a co-worker relationship is destabilising your work life, consider taking distance rather than half measures.
- Annabelle Lee recommends a full cut-off or even leaving the workplace if you can't stop seeing them daily.