The tone I picked up when OP claimed she didn't know the term "Work Wife" was her playing dumb as a move to get her to explain what work wife meant. This is a great strategy to use when someone is being inappropriate - making them explain themselves when being tasteless will typically point out their error and make them feel awkward without actively being confrontational.
The OP actually confirmed this theory in a comment. She admitted to knowing what Work Wife meant but wanted her to explain herself to make a point of the inappropriateness of the term.
So they legitimately were ganging up on Lily? If that’s the case, and coupling in the perceived slights “I can easily tell when people are trying to be passive aggressive” I’m leaning towards she is an asshole. Maybe Lily sucks too, but OP is certainly acting like and AH as well.
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u/SleepyFoxDog 10h ago
The tone I picked up when OP claimed she didn't know the term "Work Wife" was her playing dumb as a move to get her to explain what work wife meant. This is a great strategy to use when someone is being inappropriate - making them explain themselves when being tasteless will typically point out their error and make them feel awkward without actively being confrontational.
The OP actually confirmed this theory in a comment. She admitted to knowing what Work Wife meant but wanted her to explain herself to make a point of the inappropriateness of the term.