When “Office Jokes” Cross the Line: Why Teasing Someone in a Relationship Is Never Harmless
Workplaces can be fun, noisy, and full of harmless banter. But sometimes, people forget that not every joke is “just a joke.” Especially when it involves teasing someone who is already in a relationship , or when someone starts doing things intentionally to spark jealousy in a coworker. What many treat as “kulitan lang” can actually be disrespectful, damaging, and incredibly unprofessional. Let’s talk about it. When Teasing Isn’t Funny Anymore Comments like: “Uy, bagay kayo!” “Halata na may gusto siya sayo!” “May spark kayo ah!” may seem cute, but they can cross boundaries—especially if you know the person is committed. It’s not a small thing. It’s a sign of disrespect. 1. It Disrespects the Relationship When you encourage or entertain pairing jokes even though you’re taken, it can make your partner feel: disregarded undervalued disrespected Even if you don’t mean it that way, allowing others to joke like that paints the picture that your partne...
