Redditor Asks For Advice After She Cheats On Her Boyfriend With Colleague At Her Work Christmas Party

"Your credibility is shot."

Stephanie

• Published in Interesting
• December 14, 2023

We all do things we regret sometimes. And regrets seem to be a common theme when it comes to work Christmas parties.

This time last year, one (now-deleted) Reddit user shared her story of deep regret in the r/relationship_advice subreddit. She explained that she had attended her work Christmas party, and everyone was having a great time.

Of course, everyone was drinking, and because the OP doesn't drink very often, the effects of the alcohol hit her pretty hard. She says she only remembers bits and pieces from the night.

She can't remember what she said or how long she was at the party. But, when she woke up, one of her female colleagues filled her in on all the crazy things she did that night.

The OP felt anxious when she realized she had cheated on her partner by making out with a colleague. But, when she got home, she told him all the things she found out she did.

Now, the OP says that all of her coworkers look at her strangely, and she is embarrassed that they all know her personal business. Some of them had even tried to talk her out of cheating on her partner during the party.

The Redditor isn't sure if she should try to ignore the situation and hope it goes away or if she should start looking for a new job. Keep scrolling to see how people reacted.

The Redditor asked for advice after she made out with a colleague at her work Christmas party.

She explained that she had attended her work Christmas party, and everyone was having a great time.

Because the OP says she doesn't drink very often, the effects of the alcohol hit her pretty hard.

She can't remember what she said, or how long she was at the party.

When she woke up, one of her female colleagues filled her in on all the crazy things she did that night.

The OP felt anxious when she realized she had cheated on her partner.

Now, the OP says that all of her coworkers look at her strangely, and she is embarrassed.

The Redditor isn't sure what she should do.

Here's how people reacted.

Christmas parties are the worst!

"Being sober during a work party has been nothing short of pure entertainment to me."

"Find a new job and control your drinking."

It'll be a red flag if you stay.

"Yikes!"

"Your credibility is shot."

"Seriously?"

Why do people insist on getting so drunk at work parties?

They will find something else to talk about eventually.

"You need to fess up."

"Your partner deserves better."

Perhaps it's a different relationship you should be worried about.

What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you think the OP should cut her losses at work and find herself a new job, or should she ignore the situation and hope that it blows over in time?

As always, we would love to hear your opinions on this topic. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

Stephanie