Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a wild ride of a story for you today! Our 39-year-old hero, fresh out of an 11-year relationship, has decided to embrace the single life. But his well-meaning colleagues just won’t let him be! Especially one meddling married woman, S, who seems to have made it her mission to find him a new boo! Things take a crazy turn when our hero shows up for a farewell coffee with S, only to find himself on a surprise blind date with a hot ex-colleague, A! Drama, misunderstandings, and office gossip ensue! ️ Will our hero stick to his single ways, or will this unexpected set-up lead to something more? Let’s dive in and find out! ♂️
The End of an Era: 11 Years, No More!
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♂️ Single Life Ain’t So Bad… Right?
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♀️ Ladies, Please! Let the Man Live!
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Colleague S Just Won’t Let It Go! ♂️
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☕ Farewell Coffee Turns into Blind Date?!
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Plot Twist: Enter Old Colleague A!
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Surprise! It’s a Set-Up!
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♂️ Exit Stage Left: Our Hero Bails!
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S Calls Back: “How Dare You Walk Out!”
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Our Hero Hangs Up, Not Having It! ♂️
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Colleague Thirsts Over ‘Hot’ A!
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️ Unsolicited ‘Dr. Phil’ Advice Incoming!
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❄️ Icy Atmosphere at Work! ☃️
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Update: Our Hero Apologizes to A
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☕ Plot Twist: Coffee Date with A?!
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Surprise Blind Date Leads to Office Drama!
Well, well, well! Looks like our hero’s attempt to stay single has hit a major roadblock, thanks to his meddling colleague, S! ♀️ Her sneaky set-up with the hot ex-colleague, A, has caused quite the stir at work! Our hero, understandably pissed, walks out on the surprise date and gives S a piece of his mind! But the office gossip mill is already churning, with everyone and their mother offering unsolicited advice on his love life! The tension is so thick, you could cut it with a knife! ❄️ But wait, there’s more! In a shocking twist, our hero reaches out to A to apologize, and she’s totally on his side! Could this be the start of something new? The internet is dying to know what happens next!
Don’t let anyone force you into dating. You’re NTA

Say no to workplace matchmaking! NTA, go to HR

NTA shuts down invasive coworkers and suggests HR intervention

Sick of coworkers setting you up on bad dates? ♀️ Try random frog facts instead

Report the coworker to HR for setting up unwanted date

Colleagues were bad for tricking, NTA for refusing blind date.

Choosing to be single doesn’t mean being sad or lonely

Don’t tolerate unprofessional behavior at work. Talk to HR

Setting boundaries like a boss! NTA

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself. NTA.

Not the a**hole for refusing to stay on blind date

When a friend took it upon herself to set up her college friend’s dating profile, things got awkward real fast.

Report to HR. Coworker putting you in dangerous situations. #NotTheAsshole

Setting boundaries with coworkers who interfere in personal life.

NTA for refusing a blind date set up by a coworker

Standing up for personal boundaries and self-care

Setting boundaries and going to HR are important in non-consensual situations.

Choosing to be single is a valid life choice

Don’t let coworkers pressure you into a relationship

Your life, your choice. Report them to HR for harassment.

Expecting an update that S and A are now dating

Embrace being single and live your best life

Coworker set up blind date without consent, NTA stands firm.

Boundaries were crossed. HR intervention is necessary.

NTA. S knew she was wrong and tried to flee.

Calling out a coworker’s terrible blind date prank

Coworker’s inappropriate blind date prank earns justified backlash.

Report to HR immediately, no one should comment on your love-life. ❤️

Confronting the busybody was the right move

NTA seeks revenge by exposing ex-coworker’s toxic behavior

Setting boundaries can sometimes require an emotional explosion

Coworker manipulates blind date and ignores boundaries. Not the a**hole.

Grab coffee with A and vent about S

Jokes on you. Now you have a real date with A

Stand up to workplace harassment. NTA. Report to HR

Tricked into a date by coworker, commenter says NTA.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for standing up for yourself.

Gender reversal test for setting up blind dates

Document everything and talk to HR to stop harassment.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for enforcing them.

35M proudly declares he’s not interested in dating again!

OP gets support from A and invites her for coffee

Coworkers can’t be trusted with personal info. NTA

NTA coworker tricked into blind date, hilarious fruit basket suggestion

Coworker sets up blind date without consent. Commenter is NTA.

Gender bias acknowledged in workplace blind date gone wrong

NTA! Women pushing dating on you is projection, not listening to you. Good call!

Projection and binary thinking are red flags. NTA.

Dealing with workplace harassment? HR may not help much. ♂️

Consent matters in blind dates, respect the answer given.

Respecting boundaries is key, NTA. Coworkers need to back off.

Standing up for yourself is always NTA

Supportive comment on refusing blind date, encourages hope for future ❤️

Engaging comment with a touch of humor

Being single is fulfilling and no one should force dating.

Single mom shares her experience of societal pressure to date. NTA.

NTA: Commenter shares experience of being happily single at 62

Stand up for yourself and don’t let coworkers meddle

NTA, but some tactful exit advice for inter-human courtesy

Women should understand why men refuse blind dates.

S should mind her own business. Relationships aren’t everything.

A coworker tricks a man into a blind date. Commenters agree NTA.

A coworker’s blind date trick leads to a meet-cute ending

Workplace harassment and privacy invasion discussed in comment section.

Standing up for yourself in the workplace

A missed opportunity for love, but a chance for friendship

Inappropriate blind dates at work? Report to HR immediately!

A cursed comment turns into a blessing in disguise
