Every time Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak have opened up about their relationship

Jessica BoothMay 12, 2020, 20:40 IST

BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling met working on "The Office."Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Since they met on the set of "The Office," Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak have been coworkers, romantic partners, and best friends.
Although they aren't currently in a relationship, the friends have spoken publicly about their past together.
Kaling has said that although Novak is a blessing in her life and that their relationship is "romantically charged," she doesn't think they'll ever date again.
Novak, who is the godfather of Kaling's daughter, has said that it's fun being Kaling's best friend.
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Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak have been in an on-again, off-again relationship since they met on the set of "The Office" back in 2005.

The two have gone public about how they've dated, broken up, and gotten back together multiple times. And although we may never know the exact details about what's going on between these two, they have made it clear that they will always be best friends.

Here's a look at everything they've said about their relationship over the years.

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Kaling has called their relationship "romantically charged."

Mindy Kaling re-sparked interest when she described their relationship in 2015. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

She has also said Novak is the godfather to her daughter.

Mindy Kaling has a daughter named Katherine. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Kaling called her relationship with Novak a "great blessing," but she also insinuated that they won't likely date again.

Mindy Kaling is pretty sure she won't date BJ Novak again. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Hulu

Novak has said that they text each other about silly things all the time.

Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak text often. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

He has also said she’s not the kind of girl “who waits by the phone.”

BJ Novak often compliments Mindy Kaling in interviews. Getty Images

Novak has said it's really fun to be Kaling's best friend.

Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak still have a strong relationship. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Roadside Attractions)

They've said multiple times that they are each other's "soup snakes."

BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling have walked the red carpet together several times. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Novak said that he wished he and Kaling had a more "consistently positive" relationship.

Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak's characters dated on "The Office." NBC

Kaling said she kind of likes when people speculate about their future together.

Mindy Kaling doesn't mind the buzz around their relationship. Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images

Novak said that other people they've dated have been intimidated by their relationship.

BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling are still best friends. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NBC Universal

Kaling has called their relationship "romantically charged."

Mindy Kaling re-sparked interest when she described their relationship in 2015. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Kaling said that Novak once broke her heart.

BJ Novak broke up with Mindy Kaling at one point in their relationship. Presley Ann/Patrick McMullan via Getty

Novak also said the relationship between Kelly and Ryan on "The Office" mimicked parts of Kaling and Novak's off-screen relationship.

Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak on "The Office." NBC

Novak has said they never really knew if they were dating or not.

BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling were just as confused about their relationship status as their fans were. Frazer Harrison / Staff / Getty

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Every time Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak have opened up about their relationship

Kaling has called their relationship "romantically charged."

She has also said Novak is the godfather to her daughter.

Kaling called her relationship with Novak a "great blessing," but she also insinuated that they won't likely date again.

Novak has said that they text each other about silly things all the time.

He has also said she’s not the kind of girl “who waits by the phone.”

Novak has said it's really fun to be Kaling's best friend.

They've said multiple times that they are each other's "soup snakes."

Novak said that he wished he and Kaling had a more "consistently positive" relationship.

Kaling said she kind of likes when people speculate about their future together.

Novak said that other people they've dated have been intimidated by their relationship.

Kaling has called their relationship "romantically charged."

Kaling said that Novak once broke her heart.

Novak also said the relationship between Kelly and Ryan on "The Office" mimicked parts of Kaling and Novak's off-screen relationship.

Novak has said they never really knew if they were dating or not.