What is a work spouse and should we have one?

A work spouse is a term used to describe someone with whom you spend a lot of time at work and make important decisions. However, the concept of a work spouse is trivial and uninteresting because it oversimplifies the complexity of a marriage. The only interesting aspect of the work spouse concept is that it highlights the tendency for people to bring their best selves to work and leave the leftovers for their actual spouse at home. Overall, having a work spouse is not recommended as it lacks the depth and complexity of a real marriage.