Why would a work colleague joke about me being his wife all of the time?

[Anonymous]

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[Surely]

Probably likes you and maybe spends more time on the job with you than his wife at home. I would that it is a joke and just go along with it as long as it doesn’t get too personal!

[Asker]

He’s single but in his 40s.

[Surely]

Do you work together a lot? He probably figures that the two of you make a great team. At least at work.

[Asker]

We used to, not so much anymore since I’ve cut my hours there although he still says it. We also socialise outside of work too in terms of fitness.

[Surely]

If him calling you his wife bothers you. Ask him to stop. I still believe he is having fun with you and doesn’t mean anything by it. You two probably spend more time together than most married couples.

[Asker]

It doesn’t bother me. I was just curious as to what might be behind it. He finds me attractive though, he’s said that too.

[Surely]

Maybe this is a low key way of him wanting to be more than just friends with you!