Dear Amy: I recently found out that my employer's wife thinks we are having an affair. My boss and I have known each other for 25 years, both as friends and co-workers. We are quite close and I consider him a "brother" type figure.
My husband and I ran into this couple, and I was shocked when the wife shot me a dirty look. I asked my boss about it the next day, and he told me straight out that she is accusing us of fooling around (with no basis for her suspicions). I told my husband immediately, and he trusts that nothing is going on.
The company we work for is very small. As a company we have all traveled and socialized together (including spouses). We will have a company holiday party/dinner, and I've told my husband I'm not interested in going.
I'm furious with her for accusing me of something so serious. I consider my marriage vows important. I worry I will feel uncomfortable all evening in such a small group of people.
My husband and my sister both say I should go because I've done nothing wrong, but how do I handle myself appropriately when there are so few people present — and only three other women to talk to (her being one of them)? — Tick
wwyd? 30 votes
call the wife before the party to clear the air
call the wife before the party to set a date and time to fight in the work parking lot
say nothing, but change email signature to "i am not a whore"
go to the party with your husband
go to the party with your husband, but dress like Miley and twerk on the boss all night
quit job, move cross country, start life anew