work wife
Platonic workplace partner
A work wife is a close colleague of any gender with whom one shares a bond resembling a spousal relationship—regular companionship, mutual support, inside jokes, and emotional intimacy within the workplace.
The term acknowledges that deep platonic attachments form when people spend significant time together: My work wife and I grab lunch every day.
The parallel term is work husband.
Friendly without romance
- boundariesLines marking separation
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
synchronicity · understanding · compatibility · trust · loyalty · interdependence · nonromantic · teamwork
Supportive partner
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- cheerleaderTeam spirit performer
- advocatePublic cause supporter
mentor · reliable · nurturing · helpful · champion · protector · reassurance · morale-booster
Trusted female friend
- partner-in-crimeShared wrongdoing companion
- bestieClosest pal, informally
- ride-or-dieUtterly unwavering ally
- allySupportive partner
platonic
Friendly without romance
- boundariesLines marking separation
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
rapport · synchronicity · understanding · compatibility · trust · loyalty · interdependence · nonromantic · teamwork · collaboration
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Supportive partner
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- cheerleaderTeam spirit performer
advocate · mentor · reliable · nurturing · helpful · champion · protector · reassurance · morale-booster · problem-solver
confidante
Trusted female friend
- partner-in-crimeShared wrongdoing companion
- bestieClosest pal, informally
- ride-or-dieUtterly unwavering ally
coworker
Fellow employee
- cubiclePartitioned office workspace
- watercoolerOffice drinking fountain
- breakroomEmployee rest area
work wifelegal spouse
Lawfully married partner
domestic partner · life partner · significant other · spouse · romantic partner
work, wife, works, worked, working, worker, workers, workable, workman