Office Romances - What’s Your View?

It’s time now to reveal secrets! Have you ever been involved in an office romance? With the news recently about David Letterman’s “indiscretions” with staff, the topic of office romances has been gaining some coverage. Some experts are claiming that millions every year enter into at least one romance starting from work.

Personally, I see nothing wrong in being involved with someone from work – but there are certain conditions that should be met. For example, if you’re married, then you shouldn’t be messing around with a co-worker! I also don’t think it’s advisable for someone in a management position being involved with a staff member because this can lead to obvious problems if things don’t work out. Finally, if you’re going to become romantically involved with a co-worker, you should leave the “romancing” outside of work.

Over the years, I’ve been involved in three office romances, one of which resulted in marriage. At the present time, in our workplace, I’m aware of at least four romances going on. Two of them involve married men who are cheating on their wives.

But what about flirting? Let’s face it, you spend a great deal of time with co-workers. Is there anything wrong with a little harmless flirting? Is there such a thing as “harmless flirting?” There’s always the chance, I suppose, that someone may take it more seriously. I recently had a young staff member say to me “If you were only 20 years younger…” to which I replied, “if I was 20 years younger I’d still be old enough to be your father!” Oh, to be young again! Well, at least you can’t be arrested for what you’re thinking!!

that’s the way I see it

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