Is Dating your Coworker a Good Idea?

They say that the best place to meet women is somewhere you go every day, or so they say...People look for love in many places and sometimes as that songs goes "looking for love in all the wrong places..." Where is that special place to look? Who has time for searching for the right fit and dating these days when our lives have become so very busy? Your answer might be standing right in front of you. Tell me....what fits that description more than your job? You may already be attracted to a woman at work, but you might not feel completely confident about asking her out for several reasons. Someone once told me NEVER date a coworker, so I didn't, but that does not mean that you can or cannot find love with someone that may even share a cubical with you. I've heard many good stories about wonderful relationships that started at the office.

  Ask yourself this; 'what is the price that I will have to pay if it doesn't work out?' While dating a coworker might seem like a wild, adventurous thrill ride that could make an otherwise drab workweek that much more exciting, there are a few key factors to keep in mind before taking the plunge into an office romance.These points are critical, especially for those of you who are trying to advance your career in a small office environment. But at what point do you decide if it's worth your while -- and potentially your future at that job -- to take the next step and become involved with your coworker? Well, before you make any drastic decisions, my best advice is to take a closer look at all the potential benefits and disasters that could be associated with this new career move.

Then, yes, and only then, can you truly ask yourself: "Does the play outweigh the price I may have to pay?" I've listed some good pros and cons. Trust me,...making a work relationship personal has its own personal issues. 

Here are a few tips to help you decide:

Pros: You’re already there, you work with women, you already know who they are and have an excuse to talk to them occasionally – what could be simpler than asking one out? It's not that simple actually. If your date goes sour, you have to look at this woman after that day in and day out, which leads us to the list of Cons.

Cons: There may not be very many women at your job, or at least not women that you’re interested in. If either one of you has a stressful job, you might be too stressed to make a good impression no matter what you do.

There may even be a company policy against dating coworkers. And, if you have a bad breakup, there’s no way short of quitting that you can avoid each other. Because of that, you’re always going to have a little fear in the back of your mind.

The women you’ll meet: Women you already know a little something about. They are mature enough to hold a job, and you can figure out a little more about them by observing them at work. This sure beats picking up a stray when you find a charming woman at the office. Every situation is different and not all are alike. Look for the type of woman that you are drawn to for all of the right reasons.

What is the typical relationship you can expect: Friendly and casual. Neither of you wants to have a bad breakup, so you might stay in it a little longer than necessary even if you both agree you should break it off. You both ought to be able to date other people, but not other people that you work with.

What should you avoid: There are a lot of hazards to a workplace romance. You don’t want to trigger a harassment suit, so if you’re her boss or vice versa, a relationship isn’t a good idea.

Don’t come on too strong, and always be politically correct for the people you work with. You don’t want to say something to her that you wouldn’t want your boss to hear. Don’t be rude, ever. You’ll never get away with it. 

So here is the bottom line: Dating your coworkers only works between equals, so definitely don’t try it if either of you is the other’s boss. Check your company’s official policy about dating – it could be that they don’t care, or that it’s absolutely forbidden, or somewhere in between.A workplace romance is best when you already know and respect each other, and your relationship has grown naturally to the point where you are friends outside of work as well. That way, if you happen to break up, it’s less likely to be ugly in the end, and you'll want to part of good terms. It's a double edge sword sometimes...just be careful before you leap into lust, and when you leap and it all works out, shower her with gifts from www.SimplyDelciousLingerie.com

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