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Navigating Office Romance: A Guide to Love in the Workplace

Attraction can easily blossom between people who spend many hours together each week and share similar goals. Statistics suggest that one in three office workers in Russia have engaged in an office romance, with 25% of these relationships leading to marriage. These relationships can occur between colleagues, mentors and mentees, or even between bosses and their assistants.

While statistics may indicate that office romances are not uncommon, there are exceptions and potential complications, especially in hierarchical relationships. If you’re considering crossing the line between personal and professional life, it’s important to do so carefully.

Ask Yourself These Questions

Before embarking on an office romance, consider the following:

Are both of you ready to start a new relationship?
Are you on equal footing, or does one of you hold more power in the workplace?
Do you both interpret flirting in the same way?
What will be the consequences if the relationship ends?
Will you keep the romance a secret or tell everyone?

These questions will help you understand the potential challenges you may face.

Ensure Your Partner is Ready

Make sure your beloved is truly free, not involved with someone else, and emotionally available. This is important in any relationship, but it carries more weight when you work together. Additionally, it’s best to avoid unnecessary drama, especially when you know you’ll see each other every day.

Consider Whether to Disclose

Keeping the relationship a secret can help avoid gossip and discussions, as public relationships often receive disapproval from colleagues. If you keep it secret, you can avoid accusations of favoritism or assumptions about why you’ve been so successful lately.

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