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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have more fun at work events without my husband there. I suggest you and your DH get dressed up and have a nice night out on the town once in a while. And if you’re a consultant, can you join organizations that will let you have work-related social events?[/quote]

For all the people who have more fun without their spouse, can’t let their hair down without their spouse, don’t want their spouse to see their work persona - 
What do you think that says about your marriage? [/quote]

I felt this way in my early 20s, even though I was completely smitten with my dh. But I was also the only early-20-something in my office WITH a dh, and even though we were allowed to bring dates, nobody my age did. It wasn't like it was a terrible experience to bring him, but it felt sort of like it would feel now if I brought him to my bookclub.

I can imagine many other scenarios where it would be genuinely uncomfortable or professionally risky: ie, you're gay and disclose that selectively at work. Or you work with people who are very different in politics or generation or outlook and have reason to think they might judge your spouse or make uncomfortable comments to him/her. Or your spouse is being treated for cancer and you don't want to disclose that. There are many reasons you might choose to protect your own personal life from work. [/quote]

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