Thanks for the explanation. Curious to know this - when and to whom do you usually mention this term (work-spouse). As for me, I have never had a need to use a

Thanks for the explanation. Curious to know this - when and to whom do you usually mention this term (work-spouse). As for me, I have never had a need to use a term that represents such kind of work relationship, "a good colleague" usually conveys the message.