What Is a Work Spouse?
Work spouses areplatonic friendshipswith a coworker with whom you have a strong and trusting bond.
Benefits of a Work Spouse
Having a work spouse comes with loads of benefits.
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Here are some of the key ways this relationship can benefit you and your career.
This is a boon to your mental health, as well.
Science tells us that friendships contribute to our life satisfaction and can even help us manage stress.
Boosts Collaboration
you could bounce ideas off one another, which helps nurture collaboration.
They can also introduce you to colleagues or figure out how to approach specific problems at work.
Research has found that collaborative dynamics often lead to more efficient and effective output.
Tell yourromantic partnerparts of the conversations youre having with your work spouse to include them in the relationships.
This reduces the likelihood of jealousy and secrecy.
Keepboundariesfirm and lean into each other as needed.
Knowing and feeling closer to a few people has a more positive effect than having superficial relationships with many.
Positive social connections and interactions in the workplace are important for mental and emotional health and wellness.
Keepboundariesclear and support each other as needed.
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