Do you think office romances can be successful?
By Lindery
@Lindery (853)
Latvia
February 3, 2009 9:25am CST
I have never had work romances before. I have liked men from my work but being the fact workmates has always stopped me to do anything more than keep collegiate relations. Do you know of any couples who have met at work?
9 responses
@larish (2217)
• Philippines
6 Jul 09
I have known a few couple who started to be romantically involve from their work. Some of them ended in marriage while others don't. I honestly believe that the longevity and success of any relationship depends on the two peoplle who are involve. It is their values and maturity that can make or break a relationship. If I were you, don't stop yourself from being involved/committed to own of your colleagues, who knows your Mr. Right might be one of them. Don't suppress yourself. Goodluck. Happy myloting.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
3 Feb 09
I think office romances have a lot of rumors and gossip that won't make the relationship good. maybe working in different department will be better.
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
3 Feb 09
I met my husband at work. It wasn't an office. We both worked at Burger King while in high school and college. We even go to Burger King sometimes for lunch on our anniversary!
@di1159 (1580)
• United States
3 Feb 09
My boss is married to one of the secretaries in the office. She doesn't work with him directly, but they are in the same space. It's a bit difficult for them at times, but they try to stay out of each other's way so that any arguements at work don't follow them home. They've been married 10 years so they are doing something right!
@Jezebella (1446)
• United States
3 Feb 09
I Know one couple who have met at work and it kinda causes a little problem because she can't really get away from him since they live together. They are with each other all day and don't have much time for themselves. At least when my boyfriend and I worked at the same mall I still had my job and he had his job so we still got away from each other.
@djemba (767)
• India
3 Feb 09
No, I don't think the office romances work well. As they are only limited to offices and cant be carried back home it is full of insecurities and hard breaking for the others. Romances in offices are too fragile and unstable. They are sometimes for further greeds too, like Further promotion, perks etc. Apart from that, After break off the environment gets too harsh for both the partner... hence i think its better to keep the love life away from the work.
@snowy22315 (180909)
• United States
3 Feb 09
I'm sure they can be, but when they are not sucessful it is really awful because you still have to see the person everyday and the fact that you are not a couple is got to be awful. I have a friend right now that is in that situation and she keeps running into her ex boyfriend who is now dating the woman across the hall. It is rough.
@jonnyspirit (66)
• Puerto Rico
3 Feb 09
First you need to know the policies of the company. Most companies doesnt allow the romances in work. Otherwise the romances in the work are most like weekends getaways and not very successful
@trendyclothes (294)
• Philippines
3 Feb 09
i dont think it would work.. coz it would compromise your job when things aint good with your lover at work..