The Pros and Cons of Office Romance

OK so you fancy the guy/girl in the office and they feel the same way, but is an office romance really a good idea? There are many issues both positive and negative to consider before engaging in office romances. Here are a few to think about.

Pros

• You will already know a bit about each other.
• You don`t have to go looking for a date.
• You get a free lift to and from work.
• You can have intimacy in the office and not feel guilty.

Cons

• One or both of you might get fired.
• You have to deal with office gossip which causes problems if you are trying to keep this quiet.
• If the relationship ends it can cause a bad atmosphere in the office.
• Spending too much time together may cause friction in the relationship.
• Because it's a secret, other employees may flirt with your partner or vice-versa.
• If your partner is a manager there could be accusations of favoritism.
• There is always the fear of sexual harassment if the relationship should end badly.