I agree.axel_knutt wrote: ↑4 Jun 2023, 12:21am I'm really not at all interested in the Celeb gossip scene, but it has got me mulling over the question of if and when an employer is entitled to know private details of an employees workplace relationships. I suppose there may be an angle with bringing the employer into disrepute, or a problem continuing to work together if the relationship breaks up, but I'm not sure I'd take kindly to the boss grilling me about a girlfriend. As long as there isn't anything illegal, or sex on company property/time, then I don't see any great issue for the employer that don't amount to the normal personnel up & downs of running a business.
If asked a question to which the asker is not entitled to an answer, then IMO the askee is entitled to lie, if they wish.
And, judging by its news website, the good old BBC felt that this was the most important event in the world, for a day or two last week. They seem to feel the need to compete with the Express.