Woman’s ‘Boundary’ Backfires When She Assumes Coworker’s Sexuality

We’ve all had those awkward conversations with coworkers, but this one takes the cake! A woman found herself in an uncomfortable situation when her coworker assumed her sexuality and criticized her for going on a trip with a male friend. Little did the coworker know, she was in for a surprise! Let’s dive into this juicy story.

The Office Return and New Friendships

The ‘Coming Out’ That Never Happened

Lunchtime Chats and Holiday Plans

Sharing Trip Details

The Assumption Strikes!

The ‘Boundary’ Explanation

The Witty Response

Embarrassment and Anger

The Accusations Begin

Walking Away ‍♀️

The Girlfriend’s Opinion ‍❤️‍

The Dilemma

An Unexpected Update

The Aftermath: Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong?

So, our protagonist finds herself in a tricky situation. She thought her witty response to her coworker’s assumption about her sexuality was harmless, but it seems to have caused quite a stir. While her girlfriend thinks she was out of line, she believes it was her coworker’s fault for making assumptions in the first place. Now, with an HR meeting looming, the question remains: who’s in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Assuming someone’s sexuality is not a trust boundary, NTA

Don’t assume someone’s sexuality and then play the victim.

Coworker assumes sexuality, OP refuses to out themselves, NTA.

NTA commenter defends boundaries and trust in relationships.

Coworker’s ‘boundary’ creates tension and judgement in friendship.

Lesbian commenter shares experience of double standards in workplace conversations.

Respect boundaries and avoid assumptions. NTA for enforcing yours.

Setting boundaries can backfire, even with good intentions.

Coworker’s inappropriate assumption leads to discomfort and embarrassment. #NTA

Trust is key in any relationship ✔️

Bisexual coworker shuts down insane ‘boundary’ with hilarious result

Sexuality as a workplace topic, only inappropriate when not heterosexuality

Straight person calls out workplace heteronormativity and toxic relationships.

Toxic boundaries are not a higher level of trust

NTA. Consider discussing microaggressions and DEI training with your boss.

NTA coworker’s ‘boundary’ backfires when she assumes sexuality

Breaking gender and sexuality stereotypes at work. NTA wins.

Internalized misogyny and questionable boundaries at work. Not cool

Navigating HR and sexuality in the workplace as an LGBT person

Engaging response to coworker’s possessive relationship boundaries.

Assuming coworker’s sexuality backfires in boundary discussion

Lesson learned: Don’t assume, just accept.

Dodging a toxic workplace friend bullet

Standing up to biphobia in the workplace

Navigating workplace discrimination based on sexuality and gender identity. ‍

Respecting boundaries in relationships is important. NTA for setting them.

Workplace inclusivity is important, even if it makes you uncomfortable.

Setting the record straight on boundaries and defending her relationship.

Supportive comment hopes for positive outcome in HR meeting.

Pointing out flawed logic exposes coworker’s insecurity and hypocrisy. NTA.

NTA. Coworker’s homophobic assumptions backfire when confronted by LGBTQ+ colleague.

Setting boundaries can backfire, even in the workplace.

NTA stands up for coworker’s boundaries and offers support

Double standards at the workplace? NTA stands up for herself and her girlfriend.

Trust issues arise when assuming someone’s sexuality. NTA OP

Legal protection for sexuality in the US, NTA, good luck!

Straight female engineer defends OP’s NTA decision and shares her experience.

Assumption about sexuality backfires, NTA handles it like a pro

NTA. ‘X is normal, anything else is political.’ Lack of trust.

Commenter supports OP and criticizes coworker’s heteronormativity.

Setting boundaries at work: NTA shuts down assumptions about sexuality.

Fellow bi person stands up for coworker’s boundaries. NTA.

Trust issues exposed: NTA’s boundary implies lack of faithfulness.

Documenting lunch convo to protect from hurt feefee coworker.

Heterosexuality is the default and the norm. NTA, OP

Breaking boundaries: NTA comment shuts down coworker’s assumptions

User calls out coworker’s bigotry and hypocrisy about opposite-sex friendships.

NTA- If she can talk about her relationship, you can too

Asserting boundaries and self-confidence wins the day!

Setting boundaries without shaming, NTA wins over close-minded coworker

NTA. Having a friendly discussion about boundaries doesn’t make you TA.

Assuming someone’s sexuality is wrong. Keep it professional with coworkers.

Coworker’s assumptions backfire, commenter thinks she’s holier-than-thou. NTA.

Woman’s assumption of coworker’s sexuality backfires, she’s TA.

Woman’s ‘boundary’ backfires, coworker tries to make her feel bad

Don’t assume superiority, it might backfire. #NTA

NTA sets boundaries on discussing sexuality in the workplace.

Supportive comment warns of potential HR issue, urges caution ⚠️

Homophobia in the workplace. ️‍ Love is love. ❤️

Mixed signals: criticizing discussing sexuality, but also demanding disclosure. NTA.

Bi person defends coworker’s assumption, shares personal experience.

Reminder of legal protections for LGBTQIA community in workplace. NTA.

Update wanted! NTA, HR knows retaliation is illegal.

Setting boundaries and clarifying facts. NTA

Fighting back against assumptions with corporate jargon. NTA wins.

Document interactions with hostile coworker and report to HR. NTA

Live your best life! Don’t let her boundary backfire

Breaking down the harmful assumptions behind opposite-sex friendship rules

Setting boundaries? Check. Assuming sexuality? Oops. NTA wins.

Straight person shuts down coworker’s assumptions about their sexuality ️‍

Respondent suggests a better response to coworker’s assumption.

NTA coworker embarrassed by good point, doubled down with homophobia.

Trust > Boundaries. Setting too many rules can backfire.

Assuming someone’s sexuality is not a joke. NTA for calling out.

NTA defends hetero normative relationship and calls out discrimination.

Setting boundaries can be healthy, but not when it’s controlling