How Do You Survive The Loss Of An Office Spouse?
It happens. Men and women work together as colleagues on challenging projects through trials and tribulations over a period of years and they build strong ties. Their relationship has a number of similarities to a marriage – with many of the same laughs, spats, shared experiences, disagreements, mutual support system, and sense of common goals. When one of those “spouses” leaves the office for another assignment, both are affected. Here are some steps to help ease the transition. When you first learn of the news that your office spouse will be leaving, prepare yourself for the natural feelings of sadness and perhaps anger or resentment that will be mixed with the goodwill and joy you feel. Acknowledge to yourself that the separation is a significant loss – don’t let it take you by surprise. Let yourself grieve! Allow for the same grieving process that you would for any significant loss – • Denial (You can’t be leaving!) • Anger (How can you leave me here? You promised you would stay un
