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I'm a reporter writing about office romance... |
| Message Name: |
Work Place Romances |
| Date Posted: |
08/28/2000 |
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I'm writing an article on office romance and I'm interested in talking with people who are involved or have been involved in a romance at work. In particular, I'm interested in how you handled the situation in relation to your co-workers -- did you keep it a secret, did you tell the boss, how your friends at work react, etc.
If you're interested in talking to me, please e-mail me at this address:
bokeefe@hearst.com
We can set up a time for me to call you.
Thanks |
| Message: |
Once upon a time, I was completely against a workplace romance. I had a great relationship with this one guy...a peer and someone I needed to work with very closely in my position. We became good friends, often having lunch or coffee together and sometimes staying late just to talk. There was no doubt an attraction there, but I thing both of us were really scared to pursue it. (You know what I mean....the old addage "you don't s*** where you eat".) Well...one day, we just gave in to temptation and he wound up coming home with me. I have to say, for a couple of months, I had no problem getting up on time and going to work ...seeing that special someone...exchanging glances, private innuendo and smiles (not to mention that I lived for elevator rides with this guy). It was pretty exciting and made me feel great. I wound up leaving that particular job, and the guy and I broke up, so I was fortunate enough to escape any "weirdness" of the breakup. I know it would have been awkward.
I did move onto a new job, and lo and behold, met a great guy there. We now live together and are getting married in less than three weeks. So...happy ending all around! I say, if it feels right, go for it.
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