Advice: I’m friends with my boss. His divorce means I’m doing more work

PremiumAmy ParlapianoWashington Post·24 Aug, 2026 12:00 AM5 mins to readHow do you support someone going through a divorce while maintaining some boundaries? Photo / 123rfHow do you support someone going through a divorce while maintaining some boundaries? Photo / 123rfLetter writer’s boss is also a friend – which makes his dropping the ball at work after a divorce more complicated than an HR matter.

Dear Say More: My boss and I have been working together for about five years now. We work well together and often share about our