Why is my senior pretending to be single and spreading rumors about us?

[sadrose]

This senior in my office is spreading information that he is right now single when he clearly has a girlfriend in real life. Upon that he is slowly spreading rumors like Me and he are seeing each other. He is getting supported by other seniors. But why lie?

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The senior has invited me to a party... and I am confused whether I should go or not.

[bowenw]

It’s impossible to know for sure, but he could be trying to get your attention. Tell him to stop and if he doesn’t, file a complaint with the boss.

[sadrose]

He is the boss' favourite.

[bowenw]

Is there an HR department you can complain to?

[sadrose]

HR Department doesn’t want to get involved.

[bowenw]

If you like him, you could go to the party, otherwise don’t.

[sadrose]

Actually going to the party will determine my future in the company. He is closer to the Senior manager.

[bowenw]

You could tell the senior you will go as a friend.

[sadrose]

That's good idea

[Abbycado]

Why worry? Do your job you’re paid to do and leave his personal life and lies as his problem.

[sadrose]

He is dragging my name in it.

[slatyb]

why do you care? it's his problem, not yours.

[sadrose]

But he is dragging my name in it.