We all have our own relationship boundaries, but what happens when someone’s boundary clashes with another person’s sexuality? A bisexual woman found herself in an awkward situation at work when her coworker mentioned a ‘boundary’ she and her boyfriend have about not having friends of the opposite s*x. The woman’s witty response left her coworker embarrassed and fuming! Let’s dive into this dramatic tale and see what went down.
Workplace Bonding

The Unspoken Secret

Lunchtime Chats

Sharing Trip Plans ✈️

The Surprising Reaction

The ‘Boundary’ Explained

The Witty Response

Coworker’s Reaction

Accusations Fly ️

The Workplace Debate

Conflicted Feelings

Girlfriend’s Opinion

The Dilemma

HR Gets Involved

The Aftermath: Who’s Right? ♀️
So, our protagonist’s witty joke about her bisexuality left her coworker embarrassed and angry, leading to accusations of making fun of her relationship. While the woman believes she was just being honest, her girlfriend thinks she was out of line. Now, HR is involved, and the situation has escalated. Who’s in the right here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this fiery exchange.
Disclosing sexuality is not a lack of trust

Bisexual woman shuts down homophobic coworker, internet cheers

Bisexual woman shuts down coworker’s assumptions and control issues. NTA

NTA defends pansexual joke and criticizes coworker’s lack of trust.

Coworker’s ‘boundary’ rule leads to awkward tension and joke backlash

Lesbian commenter shares relatable experience of double standards.

Respect boundaries and own your jokes. NTA wins.

NTA coworker’s witty joke about toxic rule angers coworker

Coworker’s hypocrisy called out, NTA advised to be cautious

Trust is key in any relationship. NTA for setting boundaries.

Bisexual woman’s witty response shuts down coworker’s ridiculous boundaries. NTA.

Sexuality taboo at work unless heterosexual? NTA coworker embarrassed.

Straight people hypocritical about discussing sexuality at work. #NTA

Breaking down toxic boundaries and trust issues with humor

NTA. Address microaggressions with boss, suggest DEI training. You handled well.

Double standards at work, NTA coworker couldn’t handle the joke

Breaking gender stereotypes with a witty comeback. #NTA

Breaking down internalized misogyny in relationships with *fire* emojis.

Navigating workplace conversations about sexuality with HR involvement.

Witty comment shuts down possessive coworker’s condescension

Coworker misunderstands bisexual woman’s joke about her boyfriend’s fidelity

Lesson learned: Don’t assume, just accept.

Dodged a toxic bullet with a witty joke

Bisexual woman shuts down biphobic coworker with a witty joke

Double standards and discrimination in the workplace

Setting boundaries without judgment. Respectful NTA comment.

Homophobia in the workplace? Not on my watch

Setting boundaries and debunking myths, NTA handled it perfectly.

Supportive commenters hope for positive outcome with HR meeting
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Bisexual coworker shuts down insecure colleague’s flawed logic. NTA

NTA. Coworker’s homophobic comment backfires, HR complaint recommended.

Document the interaction and speak to HR to avoid complaints

Assertive response shuts down preachy coworker’s controlling behavior.

Double standard at work? Bisexual woman shuts down coworker’s complaint.

Trust issues? Coworker gets burned for judging OP’s relationship

Legal protection for sexuality in the US. NTA, good luck!
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Supportive comment defends OP and shares personal experience.

Bisexual woman shuts down coworker’s assumption with witty joke

Coworker’s discomfort with bisexual colleague backfires. NTA wins.

Coworker’s heteronormative joke deemed inappropriate and borderline discriminatory. NTA.

Bisexual woman shuts down coworker’s double standards with witty joke

Bisexual woman shuts down coworker’s bigotry with witty joke

Trust issues exposed in NTA comment on infidelity concerns

Documenting the incident is a smart move. NTA

Calling out workplace homophobia with a witty joke. NTA, OP.

Breaking boundaries: NTA’s witty clapback shuts down coworker’s intolerance

Woman shuts down coworker’s bigotry and sexism, NTA

Defending the right to talk about sexuality at work

Bisexual woman’s comeback makes coworker question superiority

Standing up for your relationship without shaming others

Bisexual woman shuts down coworker’s bigotry with witty response

Bisexual woman shuts down judgmental co-worker, receives NTA support

Bisexual woman not at fault for coworker’s discomfort

NTA, commenter explains why and offers support and advice

Bisexual woman’s harmless joke triggers coworker’s insecurity

NTA shuts down coworker’s judgmental comment with witty comeback

Bisexual woman shuts down coworker’s comment on sexuality at work

Coworker’s bias could cause trouble, NTA should report to HR

Homophobic coworker can’t handle mention of girlfriend in same-s*x relationship

Hypocritical coworker gets served a witty comeback. NTA wins.

Bisexual woman defends herself against controlling coworker’s assumptions.
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Reminder of legal protection for LGBTQIA community in workplace. NTA.

NTA coworker faces consequences for retaliating against bisexual woman

Setting the record straight: clever response to presumptuous coworker.

Defending against discrimination with corporate jargon

Recommendation to document interactions with hostile coworker. NTA.

Live your best life! NTA. Don’t let her gaslight you

Bisexual coworker shuts down biphobic rule with witty joke

Bisexual woman shuts down coworker’s controlling behavior with humor

Straight privilege exposed by witty bisexual coworker

Bisexual woman shuts down coworker’s ignorance, NTA wins the day

Coworker embarrassed by witty joke, implies homophobia. NTA.

Trust shouldn’t be about more rules, but mutual understanding

Bisexual woman’s joke gets NTA response, coworker embarrassed
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NTA defends her sexuality after coworker’s double standard accusation.

Setting boundaries or isolating partners? NTA says it all

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Diply Social Team