When a coworker insisted on bringing his girlfriend to a strictly professional work trip, I stood my ground—no plus-ones allowed. With networking and client meetings on the agenda, her presence would’ve disrupted the entire dynamic, especially after she crashed team dinners before. The Avonetics community is buzzing: was I the jerk for enforcing boundaries, or was I right to keep it strictly business? Dive into the debate and decide for yourself. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.