Should You Tell Your Partner About Your Flirty Coworker? 3 Guys Weigh In

Hear them out:

Tell Him—If You Love Petty Fights

“Your guy assumes people flirt with you; bring it up, and he’ll likely think you’re fishing for attention. If the dude makes a move, though, tell him to back off, then inform your man.” —Dean Stattmann, brand editor

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Nope. You Need To Fix This

“It’s your responsibility—not your boyfriend’s—to handle the situation if it’s going too far. Leave the banter unreciprocated and the double entendres unappreciated. Coworker not picking up? Tell him straight up.” —Paul Kita, senior editor

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Are You Flirting Too?

“On the work-flirt scale, a one is hellos in the hallway, and a 10 is a rendezvous in the storage closet. Even if you’re flirting back, your man doesn’t need to know if you’re at a harmless 4 or below. Higher, though, and you should ask yourself if your actions are innocent.” —Michael Sneeden, senior video producer

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The Consensus

Flirting with others, even innocently, isn’t a good date-night topic, since it may stir up jealousy or make you seem insecure. But if your colleague crosses the line with unwanted language or advances, notify him and your guy—and human resources, if it comes to that.

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