Office Affairs

In my opinion, it would be best that you let him be transferred to another department not directly under your supervision. Having him under your supervision would perhaps make him feel inferior to others. Besides, even if he deserves a promotion, people will always question it that you are being biased. Better still, you let him find another better job, to avoid future problems at work with other co-employees.

JOIEMARVIC, I believe that the relationship between the both of you is actually private and should not be actually brought into the work place to affect both of you at work. For a start, the both of you will need to sit down together to talk and one of the topics will be your partner's comfort level working under you. As a man, I can understand that our ego can sometimes really get in the way and if your section has a demanding work rate then it is important for the both of you to come to terms. He needs to understand when you are firm, there's nothing personal and that once the both of you are out of the office, there will be no mention of work. You may need to be direct and forward with your partner and likewise from your partner with you. If there's any slight hint of discomfort from either party then you will need to resolve it where it might mean that the both of you working in different sections to avoid any personal conflict. So, do take the time to iron out any differences and issues. All the best.

Well, conflicts of interest will arise whether you like it or not. Some co-workers will see it as you will favor him because of the relationship you have. Maybe it would be best if he will ask to be transferred to another department to avoid gossips or take more extreme measures like considering resigning the current job and move to another company. But then it will be up to both of you to sort things out.