an illustration of people on laptops
The author and his work wife started flirting on Zoom.
  • I started playfully bickering and flirting with my work wife. 
  • Eventually, we were texting each other late at night, having deep, emotional conversations.
  • My partner said she was suspicious of the relationship, and it put a wedge between us.

My Instagram account had pinged again with another message from my friend at work. It was nearly midnight, and she was telling me about the latest developments in her relationship.