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Printableluv4u said: I know of two people who had a relationship in secret who worked in the same office, friends of my ex. They eventually got married, had kids and are still together.
But it is still taboo in an office to be having a relationship. I have read that if it sours, then its hard for these two people to get along and work together. Eventually either one decides to leave that employment. I would never have an office affair. Agreed, even DearAbby said once that it was taboo, and I agree with her 100%. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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TheRealFiness said: 1stly u aint at work to make friends or relationships u there to do what u gotta do get paid and go home.
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luv4u said: Mach said: 
you forgot "get paid and go home, then get laid " 
The getting laid part is the best  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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theAudience said: Personally, it'd be too much "other person", too much of the time.
When do you have your own space? I've seen more fail than succeed. Many companies (mine included) require that if a relationship ends up in marriage, one of the parties must leave the company. tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm I believe it, think I've seen that policy where when co-workers marry, one of them has to resign even here in Ohio. Gotta believe that that policy is becoming more common everywhere. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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Hotlegs said: psychodelicide said: Would you date someone you worked with if you were attracted to them? Why or why not? Feel free to discuss.
This is a  . Agreed! Glad to see a lot of people think the same way and that I'm not "old fashioned" like I thought I was.  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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IrresistibleB1tch said: i don't know about this - while on the one hand i can see all of the drawbacks of an office relationship, you could also extend that to all sorts of other environments:
your neighbors people who work in stores/restaurants/clubs where you like to go friends of the family family of friends with some sincerity and maturity on both sides, and a serious dose of discretion (there's far too little of that nowadays, imho), you can make any relationship work in any environment. I see what you're saying, but I think in an office environment it's a little bit different because in other situations (neighbors, people in restaurant/clubs, family and friends), you can make the conscious decision not to hang around with or get involved with someone, where as in an office environment, it's different because these are people who you interact with every day and work with. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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CarrieMpls said: IrresistibleB1tch said: i don't know about this - while on the one hand i can see all of the drawbacks of an office relationship, you could also extend that to all sorts of other environments:
your neighbors people who work in stores/restaurants/clubs where you like to go friends of the family family of friends with some sincerity and maturity on both sides, and a serious dose of discretion (there's far too little of that nowadays, imho), you can make any relationship work in any environment. I agree. But I think it should be the exception, not the rule. But if you're in love, you're in love. 
I once dated a co-worker and it really wasn't a big deal. We didn't work all that closely together and without even discussing it together we were both completely discreet at work. Sure, it was a bit awkward when it was over, but that faded fairly quickly. Being discreet about an office relationship is key to keeping it managable (and is not always easy to do, since some people like to gossip). Guess in this situation, the people dating would have to not a breathe a word of it to anybody, which would be hard to do if you were really in love with the person.  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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Hotlegs said: jerseykrs said: Dating is fucked no matter what.
 At times, it can be. For sure!
Part of what prompted me to start this thread was when I got my hair cut last time, my hairdresser asked me if I was dating a coworker. I told her, "Hell no, I have enough bullshit going on in my life right now, I don't need more." RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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sthom146 said: I have a serious crush on a co-worker riight now.
Does the coworker know you have a crush on them?  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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Stax said: No.
[Edited 7/10/05 7:02am] Smart man. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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psychodelicide said: IrresistibleB1tch said: i don't know about this - while on the one hand i can see all of the drawbacks of an office relationship, you could also extend that to all sorts of other environments:
your neighbors people who work in stores/restaurants/clubs where you like to go friends of the family family of friends with some sincerity and maturity on both sides, and a serious dose of discretion (there's far too little of that nowadays, imho), you can make any relationship work in any environment. I see what you're saying, but I think in an office environment it's a little bit different because in other situations (neighbors, people in restaurant/clubs, family and friends), you can make the conscious decision not to hang around with or get involved with someone, where as in an office environment, it's different because these are people who you interact with every day and work with. Bingo! In a case I saw, that ended up with a pregnancy and the eventual breakup of the relationship, they were in an office where they sat side by side. 
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psychodelicide said: sthom146 said: I have a serious crush on a co-worker riight now.
Does the coworker know you have a crush on them? Sometimes I think he does. Other folks have told me that he's feeling me, but I have not 'fessed up that I've been checking him out also. Damn this kooky love affair.... | |
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theAudience said: psychodelicide said: I see what you're saying, but I think in an office environment it's a little bit different because in other situations (neighbors, people in restaurant/clubs, family and friends), you can make the conscious decision not to hang around with or get involved with someone, where as in an office environment, it's different because these are people who you interact with every day and work with. Bingo! In a case I saw, that ended up with a pregnancy and the eventual breakup of the relationship, they were in an office where they sat side by side.
tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm Aww man, now that REALLY sux! A friend of mine used to date a guy who worked in the same department as she did, and they broke up. She used to complain about how hard it was to see him at work when they were no longer together. I can imagine that it would be tough, no doubt about it. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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psychodelicide said: theAudience said: Bingo! In a case I saw, that ended up with a pregnancy and the eventual breakup of the relationship, they were in an office where they sat side by side.
tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm Aww man, now that REALLY sux! A friend of mine used to date a guy who worked in the same department as she did, and they broke up. She used to complain about how hard it was to see him at work when they were no longer together. I can imagine that it would be tough, no doubt about it. And to add the birth of a child to such an already horrendous situation is criminal. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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sthom146 said: psychodelicide said: Does the coworker know you have a crush on them? Sometimes I think he does. Other folks have told me that he's feeling me, but I have not 'fessed up that I've been checking him out also. Good luck with it, I hope it works out for you. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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theAudience said: psychodelicide said: Aww man, now that REALLY sux! A friend of mine used to date a guy who worked in the same department as she did, and they broke up. She used to complain about how hard it was to see him at work when they were no longer together. I can imagine that it would be tough, no doubt about it. And to add the birth of a child to such an already horrendous situation is criminal. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm Agreed, that poor innocent child being brought into the situation was definitely not good. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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Way way to much drama can come along with this. I say don't date/ or fuck people you work with. Puts your job on the line way too much. Besides its nice to have fun at work but building long lasting realationships dont happen. Because when that peson you're cool with has more hours than you one week and you have to bump them to get your hours back.... they won't be your freind any longer. Save the dram for your mama! | |
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psychodelicide said: Would you date someone you worked with if you were attracted to them? Why or why not? Feel free to discuss.
NO!!! NO!!! NO!!! Say it's just a dream...
U open up ur eyes and come 2 realize u simply imagined this So u lean over and give her a kiss Here on earth, here on earth, with u it's not so bad Here on earth, here on earth eye don't feel so sad Stay right here | |
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psychodelicide said: Would you date someone you worked with if you were attracted to them? Why or why not? Feel free to discuss.
Like Steadwood, I also married a coworker. I would never in a million years dream of working with my wife again - I think it would signal the end of our relationship
Of course, we have to meet our partner somewhere, so why not at work? Just bear in mind that if you do, once the relationship is up and running, give it a chance to breathe and develop by moving to separate offices | |
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psychodelicide said: Would you date someone you worked with if you were attracted to them? Why or why not? Feel free to discuss.
I've gone off the whole dating idea altogether lol...SUCH a waste of time and you cut out most of the bad stuff by avoiding it  | |
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psychodelicide said: 1sexymf said: Mm hmm, before you know it, everyone will know who you've dated, what you ate for breakfast, what color your panties are, what you talk to your cat about, what time you go to bed, how many times you pee a day, if you take showers or baths, etc, etc. So true.You wear panties?? | |
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It's not worth it to date a coworker, especially if you are hoping to move up to a management or other higher position. When I was in school, one of the faculty had to give up a promotion because he would be overseeing his then girlfriend, who was also on staff. | |
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I wouldn't wish to date any of you.
Oh wait, I thought the thread said "Dating a Cow-worker". Disregard. Eat Mor Horses | |
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i  your avatar cow. | |
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XxAxX said: i
your avatar cow.It is really hard to take a picture of yourself...espcially with the whole lacking opposable thumbs issue. Eat Mor Horses | |
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EarthAirFireWater said: psychodelicide said: Would you date someone you worked with if you were attracted to them? Why or why not? Feel free to discuss.
I've gone off the whole dating idea altogether lol...SUCH a waste of time and you cut out most of the bad stuff by avoiding it Natisse, you are so wrong | |
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Cow said: XxAxX said: i
your avatar cow.It is really hard to take a picture of yourself...espcially with the whole lacking opposable thumbs issue. it's ok. i think your nostrils are quite lovely close-up like that | |
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rocknrolldave said: EarthAirFireWater said: I've gone off the whole dating idea altogether lol...SUCH a waste of time and you cut out most of the bad stuff by avoiding it Natisse, you are so wrong well I was only half joking  I really HAVE gone off the idea because it's just too painful even before the actual dating starts, to be blunt, but never say never I guess
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EarthAirFireWater said: rocknrolldave said: Natisse, you are so wrong well I was only half joking I really HAVE gone off the idea because it's just too painful even before the actual dating starts, to be blunt, but never say never I guess
If you were only half-joking, then I guess you were only half "so wrong" then
Don't give up on it, Natisse, cos it's when you ain't looking that it comes round the corner and HOOKS you good and proper  | |
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rocknrolldave said: EarthAirFireWater said: well I was only half joking I really HAVE gone off the idea because it's just too painful even before the actual dating starts, to be blunt, but never say never I guess
If you were only half-joking, then I guess you were only half "so wrong" then
Don't give up on it, Natisse, cos it's when you ain't looking that it comes round the corner and HOOKS you good and proper I'd really love to believe you Dave...but I've been waiting for that 'round the corner' for many years now and it doesn't look like coming along any time soon thats probably a good thing coz right now I wouldn't be ready for it anyway, but still... lol 
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