just say she had a conflict. normal enough, especially around the holidays. you don't have to tell them anything you don't want to.
honestly I'd keep my private life private for as long as possible. unless these are your friends and you socialize with them, there is no reason for them to know, certainly no reason for them to know details. and especially if you are still hoping to save your marriage. trust me, you don't need an earful from a well meaning co-worker who has their own ideas as to what is right for you to do.
what it comes down to is that it is your call. I'm a sahm, so no co-workers, but I do have a network of other sahm's that I am friends with and those I am friendly with and see often, if not daily. I've told a few close ones what is going on, but have yet to make it common knowledge. honestly, I don't have plans to until/unless we file.
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