Woman’s Co-worker Loses It after Finding out She’s Not Actually Married

A woman who lost her high school sweetheart found herself in an uncomfortable situation at work when her co-workers assumed she was married. Despite wearing the ring her fiancé gave her, the woman had actually moved on and adopted a daughter . When her co-workers asked about her husband at a birthday party, one co-worker had a meltdown when he found out the truth. The woman is left wondering if she’s the a**hole in the situation. Read on to find out more about this emotional workplace drama.

Love after loss: A fake marriage and a co-worker’s meltdown

Moving on from a fake marriage with a beautiful adoption

Surprise reveal at work party leads to co-worker meltdown

Co-worker’s unexpected reaction to woman’s personal tragedy

Co-worker throws fit after finding out woman’s marital status.

Woman’s co-worker can’t handle the truth about her marriage

Working in the same place with someone for years can make it feel like you know everything about them, but one woman’s co-worker got a rude awakening when he found out she was never actually married. This woman had been wearing a ring given to her by her late fiancé and had adopted a daughter, which led everyone at work to assume she was married. When she finally revealed the truth, one co-worker couldn’t handle it and accused her of lying. But was she really in the wrong? Keep reading to find out what the internet has to say about this situation…

NTA, OP’s grief and personal life are not co-workers’ business

Empowering response to entitled co-worker’s childish behavior.

Co-worker assumes woman is married, she doesn’t correct them. NTA.

Stay clear of creepy guy who got upset over personal life

NTA for keeping personal information private at work. Escalate to HR.

No need to apologize for coworkers’ assumptions, NTA

Co-worker throws tantrum over personal life, demands apology. NTA.

Don’t let others’ assumptions bring you down

Co-worker assumes OP is married, freaks out when they find out she’s not. People side with OP.

Misogynistic coworker demands to know OP’s relationship status. NTA.

Respect your privacy and your grief, NTA

Coworker’s irrational crush exposed at woman’s birthday party.

Respect privacy at workplace Don’t be an A-hole!

Engagement ring from dead fiance causes co-worker’s outburst

Mind your own business ‍♀️

Woman’s co-worker overreacts to her marital status, defends herself. NAH

Stay away from C, they are being an a**hole

Keeping a ring on after losing a loved one. NTA.

Keep work and personal life separate. NTA!

Don’t apologize for not being married Stand up for yourself

Stand up for yourself! NTA and no need to apologize

Privacy matters. It’s your life, your rules. ️‍♀️

You don’t owe anyone an apology for your personal life ❤️

Don’t assume or you’ll make an ass out of Umpt**n #NTA

The power of a symbol: wearing a ring after loss ❤️

Empathetic comment supports OP’s decision to grieve on her own terms.

Sarcastic comment on society’s obsession with women’s marital status

Privacy is a right Don’t apologize for keeping it.

Report the incident to HR and protect yourself at work

Single woman’s co-worker reacts badly to her not being married ✨

Jumped to conclusions, got a glimpse of C’s true colors

Don’t let a creepy and violent co-worker blame you. #NTA

Assumed married, got mad when not. Co-worker crush flipped out NTA

Why didn’t anyone ask in 6 years?

Insensitive co-worker throws tantrum at vulnerable colleague.

Commenters question why no one asked about the woman’s husband

Women aren’t objects to be claimed. Single doesn’t mean available. ✨

Don’t owe anyone your relationship status. Concerning reaction from co-worker.

Coworker’s overreaction to fake marriage was creepy and unwarranted

Avoiding workplace crushes with a ring – NTA

Coworker’s creepy feelings lead to public meltdown. NTA.

Ring worn as you are indicates you’re unavailable. NTA

NTA for loving a deceased spouse, go to HR ASAP ❤

Navigating unwanted advances at work

Don’t dip your pen in company ink, NTA for keeping private life private

Wearing wedding rings after divorce, weird or understandable? ‍♀️