Annie’s Mailbox: Tell boss his affair is affecting morale

Dear Annie: I work in a doctor’s office where the husband and wife are both physicians. They have staggered work schedules and aren’t in the office at the same time. The wife’s sister also works in our office.

Some time ago, we employees were fed up because the male doctor was fooling around after hours with his sister-in-law. Someone finally told the wife, who fired the hussy. Much later, the sister-in-law was hired back. I’m assuming there were many promises made, but I can assure you, the two are at it again. They stay late together, and the evidence of their tryst is there in the morning. I don’t think the wife is aware of it. Meanwhile, the sister-in-law struts around the office and gloats about her relationship. It makes the rest of us truly uncomfortable.

How do we let the wife know what’s going on? Nobody wants to tell her the bad news, and we worry her husband will be angry with whoever spills the beans. But I feel terribly guilty. What should we do? – Wish I Didn’t Know

Dear Wish: You and at least one other employee should ask to speak privately with the husband. Explain that the sister-in-law is bragging about her relationship with him and it is affecting office morale. He will surely understand that this open “secret” means his wife is bound to find out.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Getting Anxious,” who said she suffers from hyperhidrosis. I, too, was embarrassed by excessive sweating.

A number of years ago, I opted for the surgery. They do one side at a time because, yes, it is invasive. The recovery was hard and painful, but the end result was worth it. I am now anxious to have the other side fixed. I would encourage her to do it. – Saved by Surgery

Dear Saved: The decision to have surgery is up to the individual since everyone handles it differently, but we appreciate your positive testimony.