Forming close bonds in the workplace might appear instinctive-the way one may seek solace or try to fill up an emptiness in one’s private life-but it promises only disappointment and a lost opportunity all too often. Whereas companionship can indeed be enjoyed with colleagues, getting emotionally dependent upon them makes an individual compromise on their satisfaction levels, gets them entangled with office politics, and ultimately leads them to lose focus on future goals. Not only will keeping a healthy professional distance avoid such pitfalls, but it will also lead to a greater degree of inner peace and feelings of self-fulfillment.
The Trap of Workplace Attachment
Workplaces account for a significant proportion of our lives, as most of us have to spend a great amount of time in the workplace. Sometimes these are hours that could otherwise have been used elsewhere. Not surprisingly, people sometimes invest in deeper emotional connections with colleagues, especially where home life might be stormy or personal friendships few. For some, the workplace becomes almost a second home, and the colleagues are the close friends we may wish we had outside. On the other hand, trying to find comfort…
