Dear Abby: My friendly relationship with my boss is falling apart
A reader expresses concern over her deteriorating friendship with her boss due to the boss's fiancé's behavior. The reader feels uncomfortable with the fiancé's comments and actions, which are affecting her relationship with her boss. She seeks advice on how to navigate this challenging situation while maintaining her job and friendship.
- ▪The reader has distanced herself from her boss due to the fiancé's mean-spirited comments.
- ▪She is worried about the impact of the fiancé's behavior on her friendship and job.
- ▪The reader is advised to communicate with her boss about her concerns regarding the fiancé.
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: My friendly relationship with my boss is falling apart By Dear Abby Published June 6, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Dear Abby gives advice to a reader who wants to be friends with her boss, but can't stand her annoying fiancé. Studio Romantic - stock.adobe.com See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DEAR ABBY: My boss doesn’t set boundaries between work and our personal lives. I adore her, but the job is very stressful and comes first. She recently became engaged, and I don’t know how to accept her husband-to-be. When we’re all together, he’s constantly on his cellphone or makes mean-spirited jabs at my husband over sports. We can’t all cheer for the same team, and banter is fun, but this feels personal.
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