Dating a Co-worker: Pros and Cons

It is often said that love has no frontiers. It doesn’t know anything about color, occupation, or location. You can be concentrating one day over the budget and suddenly, boom! it happens. Your eyes meet your co-worker’s and you feel how you sweat and forget about everyone around you. What can you do at this moment? Love doesn’t give you time to think whether it is right or wrong to date your co-worker. When love knocks at your door, you don’t have anything else to do but go with the flow and enjoy every second spent with your chosen one.

How many times have you told yourself that you will never mix your personal life with the professional one? Quite a lot, isn’t it? Cupid likes to play tricks and he will hit you with his arrow when you least expect. So, if you feel like you are falling in love with one of your co-workers and you don’t know whether it is good to start dating, then this article is exactly what you need.

The Pros of Dating a Co-worker

#1 PRO: You will see your lover all the time!

You don’t have to worry anymore if you have to work overtime. On the contrary, when you work in the same office with your partner, you can count on his or her support to help you finish the work faster and meet deadlines. What is more, you will avoid a lot of fights for the situations when you have to stay late in the office. In this case, your boyfriend or girlfriend will understand you as he or she knows the context already.

#2 PRO: The “forbidden fruit” can turn you on!

Even though your boss is very open-minded, and he won’t have anything to comment if you decide to date your co-worker, you will surely keep your relationship secret in the beginning. You don’t know how much the relationship will last, so you may not want to tell everyone that you are starting a new relationship. But, keeping things secret can be extremely exciting for both of you. The passion will grow when you see each other after a long day spent together at work without being able to touch or kiss.

#3 PRO: You can keep an eye on him/her!

How many times do you call your partner during the day, just to check on him or her? If you work in the same office you can say good-bye to trust issues. You will have permanent contact with your boyfriend or girlfriend and know exactly what he or she is doing. Thus, you will have peace of mind and you won’t be at risk to ruin your relationship because you are too jealous. On the contrary, by eliminating this thought from your mind, you will be more romantic and think about how you can surprise him or her when you go home.

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#4 PRO: You already know each other!

Even though it is from the work perspective, you already know a lot about your lover when you start your relationship. This is very important if you want a solid relationship as you will avoid a lot of moments of frustration because you simply didn’t know what’s his favorite food or her favorite perfume. When you work in the same office, it is inevitable that you share opinions and talk about your preferences and hobbies. Therefore, when you start a relationship with your co-worker, you already know how his or her life looks like.

The Cons of Dating a Co-worker

#1 CON: You carry your work problems at home!

Even though this is exactly what you want to avoid, it is inevitable that you will discuss your work issues at home. What is more, if you work on a new project together, the chances are that you will carry your work at home and spend your weekends working on the projects instead of doing something else. In addition, you may risk that your conversations will focus only on work and you will forget to talk about your feelings and your life together.

#2 CON: You forget to be objective!

It is very difficult to stay objective when you work together with your boyfriend or girlfriend on the same projects. You may be less critical to him or her than with your colleagues. Therefore, you may have the tendency to close your eyes when you see a mistake coming from her or his side. Depending on your company’s policy, this can be a serious mistake which might have consequences.

#3 CON: You spend too much time together!

Being together every single day may be fun, but it can be also tiring. Even though you are in a serious relationship with your co-worker and you want to spend the rest of your life together, this doesn’t mean that you don’t need your personal time. When you work together it is very difficult to have some time just for yourself and do things alone. This might make you feel suffocated and it can ruin your relationship.

#4 CON: You will have to face a lot of speculations!

When your colleagues start to understand that you have a romance with your co-worker, the speculations will start. We all know how annoying rumors can be. Therefore, you are in a situation that can become very stressful and affect your productivity. This is why, if you feel you found your soulmate, it is always better to be transparent and put an end to all unwanted speculations.

#5 CON: What happens if you break up?

Life can be unpredictable. So, even though you are so in love right now, something may happen, and you will break up. Have you ever thought about how your professional relationship will be affected? It will be very difficult to work together after that moment. You may also need to move to a different team or project, only to avoid your ex.

Despite all the pros and cons mentioned above, if you feel you found your matching soul at work, then you should give it a try. You should carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of dating a co-worker. This can be the love of your life, so you cannot miss it.

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Kristin Savage nourishes, sparks and empowers using the magic of a word. She does her voodoo regularly on the Pick Writers blog and occasionally contributes to other educational platforms. Along with pursuing her degree in Creative Writing, Kristin was gaining experience in the publishing industry, with expertise in marketing strategy for publishers and authors.