My co-worker has a relationship with my boss. Should I be worried?

Question

I work in a group of 3 that report to 3 different VPs. One of my coworkers dated my VP for a year, broke up and now have a VERY personal relationship. I know they still engage in "pillow talk." She told me that she talks about me and my performance to him but it's all positive (even though Iasked her to stop.) When he can't find me for an answer, he goes directly to her about my work. On top of that, she is extremely confrontational and can be hostile. I feel like I have to constantly mindful of what she is saying to him (and others) and what he says to her. Someone told me that I have a hostile work environment? Do I and if so, what can I do??

I'm also afraid that she maybe questioning my abilities or making this VP question my abilities.

Answer 1

No, that's not even CLOSE to being what's meant by a hostile work environment.

It's a free country. That includes "free to sleep with your boss" and "free to gossip about your co-workers" (Unless the gossip is defamatory.)

If you don't like the "high school drama" at work, I'm afraid, the only answer is "find a new job"

Richard