Down and Dirty in the Workplace

The every day nine to five behind a desk, to me, carries no appeal unless it is work I have unbelievable passion for like my writing does. When I'm collecting my thoughts and putting them down, there's no weighted restriction (as of yet anyhow), and the feeling of being my own boss and making my own rules is priceless. For many, the redundant return to the same workplace at their regular scheduled hours can not only make them ecstatic to get up and go put in the time, it has the innane ability to put a goofy-ass grin on their face. For what reason; the taboo of office romance.

Hey, I'm guilty of this form of 'forbidden affair'. When I was a slave to the WalMart machine for twelve months, I had my good share of male attention, six of them specifically to be exact ( when you're stuck in a highly employed mainstream business like 'WallyWorld', shit happens). Intimate relations occured with a few of these guys, and with each one there was a lesson to be learned. Personally, I went through the obvious highs and extreme lows of my decision to cross that line between fellow staff and possible love. It's only a matter of knowing how to approach the situation and understanding all risk involved.

The Upside

*The biggest perk of dating a coworker is going to always be similar schedules. The joy of seeing that face you lovingly adore and get an emotional high from on a regular basis is hot enough to make even the job of alphabetizing a million files seem like the best thing in the world!

*On top of everything else, your better half is the big eye candy at your place of employment. He or she is a looker above and beyond 'the norm', and most would die to be in your shoes.

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*When your boss is giving you a hard time, when your supposed raise is still on hold due to slow business, who's better to understand exactly what you're going through than your boyfriend/girlfriend? After all, you both work for and with the same people! It's great crying to your Love whom is riding the disappointment trolley with you.

*Lunch everyday is 'couple catch up' with you two. Perfect time for gushy p.d.a. and making plans for after the end of your shifts.

*Dating in the workplace can even heighten the physical aspect of your relationship by adding the option of on the job nookie. While it isn't recommended, and has the greatest potential of you getting caught and canned, it's the one no-no that people are most curious about seeing if they're able to get away with, and it sure has the stamina to keep things fresh!

The DownSide

*You've just had a terrible fight and refuse to be the one to apologize first. You could care less about rekindling anything right now because you're just so mad! Tough one with this; your squabble is going to follow you from home and with the both of you to work. That should make for a fun day huh?

*The healthiest and happiest partnerships have friends outside of their twosome. Some can forget the population outside of their Pleasantville exists, and then what? Women need their girlfriends, and Men need their group of guys to have downtime once in a while. A little independence is necessary to keep your sanity.

*Gossip; a sneaky killer that even when falsified, dashes your beliefs and trust away in a heartbeat. A lot of ill intentioned folk starved for attention and drama will do anything to break up the office sweethearts just for sheer personal enjoyment, maybe even to hook up with one of the pair for themselves.

*The comfort of having someone can make the worst day fly by smoother....that is, until an inevitable or sudden break up. To make matters worse, maybe they've begun seeing someone else on the job. Hurt and devastation can push a scorned lover to sweet revenge if given enough motive to do so.

In wrap up, there is no definitive answer to workplace coupling. What may work for some could be very destructive for another. It's easier to find your match this way then the local bar scene or numerous attempts via community singles events. If you weigh the odds and know the risks, what's the harm? If you'd rather keep your personal and business lives separate, then rock it! A high percentage of married folk today began their relationships at their place of employment so, you be the judge.

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Down and Dirty in the Workplace