Dating in the work place - Office affairs.

The world is full of attractive people that we come into contact with everyday. Whether you meet a cute sales assistant at the record store, a charming guy at the supermarket, more than likely it will be the last time you see them, or perhaps on the odd occasion when you visit that store. Most people wont think too much of a situation if you meet someone and sense alittle mutual attraction, its normal and lets face it, it does happen now and then.

So what about a similar scenario where you work. Say you go for a job interview and you happen to partake in a little innocent flirting and friendly conversation with the receptionist whilst you are waiting to be called into your job interview. You sense alittle chemistry going on but know that realistically you don't really have the opportunity to follow anything up given the environment you are in.

A few days later you receive notification that your job application has been successful and the pretty receptionist you met before your job interview is going to be your personal assistant. There is still the chance that once you get to know her alittle better there may well be no chemical connection. But if there is, you can promise yourself your new job title will have its share of distractions.

If you are single at the time and become romantically involved with her, what happens if the relationship goes bad, how do you carry on working together. There are common stories that come out of work places that involve rumors about sexual acts or sexual dysfunction regarding office dating that can change the corporate environment and productivity of a once thriving department. It is not uncommon for work colleagues to side with one another causing untold tension at the office.

If one or both of you are married and realize there is potential for a chemical build up, we strongly recommend you find some inner strength and engage your brain before your....you know what.

A leading U.K women's magazine claims that office affairs are the biggest single cause of infidelity. Its a tricky dilemma working with someone you share a mutual attraction with. If you are in a relationship outside work, its easy to confide in your work friend about your personal problems, and this is the point where many people cross the line. A good rule to follow is to never combine your work and personal life. Work is work, personal is personal.