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Top 5 Keys to Mixing Work and Romance

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Top 5 Keys to Mixing Work and Romance

For me, there’s no really specific rule in love. If there is, there would always be an exception:). Work ethics do really exist, moral and social values that we have to consider not only for our individual feelings, beliefs but also the personality as a whole.

Through the course of my web browsing, I came across this article. I love it, if the keys and tips do not fully fit myself or my currently situation, these may be of guide to others whose personally and their current circumstance suit in. After all work and romance is still an exciting combination. You want to try? ;)

The experts can warn you until they're blue in the face: Beware of office romances. But there that special someone is: So cute, such chemistry, so nice -- this could be the love of your life, or at least the romance of your week. You don't want to just say no, but are you at grave risk of one day getting fired, sued or both? No guarantees, but here are five ways to maximize your chances of enjoying a workplace romance and surviving to tell the tale.


Be Honest with Your Prospective Partner

"Honesty is the best policy" The old saying that always is always applicable in our daily lives and our relationships. If you're only looking for a quick fling, don't make long-term-relationship noises in your efforts to seduce. That candor is always important, but especially so in the workplace. If you imply a possible wedding-bell future and then after a hot date or two suddenly cool off, let alone start flirting with another office mate, you're asking for big-time reprisals. Remember the old saying, "Hell hath no fury like a woman (or man) scorned"? Be reminded always that work or any personal relationship must be distinct and separation from work committments and the business as a whole.


Think Twice before Starting a Relationship with Your Boss

In some workplaces, this is strictly verboten, but even if it is permissible, bewares. If later on, you dump your boss, he may retaliate. For example, "I need you to do this extra work." "Sorry, I can't let you take an extra 15 minutes for lunch." "No, I won't give you any extra resources." The opportunities for torturing you are endless.

In fairness, sometimes a relationship with a boss can yield special privileges, like a corner office. Even if the boss decides to end the relationship, he may give you a promotion or another perk to reduce the risk that you'll file a grievance. One study found that 64 percent of women who had a romantic relationship with their boss reported that, as a result, their work situation improved. But the big BUT there is that most of the time it only benefits you but can usually affect the working condition of the other workmates because of the unfair treatment or the special attention given the one involved. Not a healthy competition in the part of the other peers, especially for those who are ahead or more deserving of the treatment or promotions. Some works were set aside because of the hidden hurt feeling and grievances.


Keep It Quiet

Remember this saying again, "THERE'S PEACE IN SILENCE". Although this is not applicable in few instances but chances are is effective to most the the situations. Don't be one of the frog that make noise after heavy rains. All frogs loves the rain, same with love, every human that is inlove must be happy, so you that have to tell the world. When you're in love, it's tempting to tell everyone in the office. That's a mistake. From then on, the two of you will be under the microscope. It's even dangerous if the two of you are peers. For example, if you're seen helping your sweetie out with work, someone else who also needs your help may go to the boss and complain you're playing favorites.

"But," you protest, "the chemistry between us is so obvious that everyone already knows we're having a relationship." Chances are, many coworkers don't know. They're wrapped up in themselves; they're not monitoring the vibes between every twosome who walks by. Other coworkers may suspect but can't be sure. If you confirm your relationship to just one person, chances are the whole office will know within 24 hours. And it takes just one disgruntled coworker to make your life miserable. Until it's time to send the wedding invitations, keep the relationship to yourselves.


Have Fun

As the song goes, "Love is a many splendor things". It's the greatest gift that God has given us. So we must strive to be happy and enjoy the moment. It one in a lifetime and it will never come back again. If chances are there would come another, it will never be the same again, thought it will be more or less. Actually, the office is a pretty darn good place to meet a romantic partner. Unlike in a bar, where you pick mainly on impulse and an alcohol-impaired chat, at work you get to see more of what a person is really like. So you're more likely to find your valentine at the office water cooler than a barstool.

Just follow these five rules to reduce your risk and then focus on having a great time. Being in love is wonderful -- take it from me. I had an office romance and lived to tell the tale. In fact, I married her.

By Marty Nemko - Monster Contributing Writer


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Colpitts7  says:
2 years ago

After seventeen years of marrage, this is outdated, in a way, for me. But the romance is still greatly there. Thanks

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