OFFICE ROMANCE THE GOOD, BAD & UGLY

Your co-workers: you spend hours with them every day, converse with them over Coffee, Tea or a Drink; work through problems together, and share inside jokes and office secrets. Sounds a lot like a relationship. And when a co-worker just happens to be an attractive, single member of the opposite sex, a relationship can seem like a logical next step. But before you dive into an office affair, perhaps consider a couple things:

THE GOOD

Shared Interests: Imagine you had someone to interview your romantic prospects and vet them for you, weeding out the ones who need not apply. Well, in an office relationship, that’s exactly what you have: a narrowed-down pool of candidates with whom, in theory at least, share similar passions and interests.

The Gradual Romance: Often the best lovers begin as friends, and a relationship with a co-worker allows you just this kind of space. You begin as strangers, you get to know one another slowly, and with no pressure. You also get the added bonus of seeing how they deal with challenges, failure, and success before getting involved with them.

THE BAD