What is the co-relation between dating a person (boyfriend/girlfriend) and running a business?
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Office romances happen—sometimes out of nowhere. After all, you spend the majority of your day and week with the same group of people, and it’s only natural that natural attractions may develop into something more. But dating a co-worker comes with risk. When you mix and mingle your love life with your professional life, it can cause unwanted and unexpected drama if it’s not handled the right way.
And perhaps it’s even fair to say that some office relationships aren’t a good idea at all. For instance, ones in which one person in the couple exerts career influence over the other.
That said, many happy couples started their courtship on the job, so it’s not fair to say that romantic relationships in the workplace should be avoided at all costs. However, you and your potential partner should at least give it some serious thought before you forge forward into significant-other territory.
“It’s very wise to consider how exploring a relationship with a colleague might affect your career,” says Bonnie Petrovich, vice president of Keystone Associates, which provides career-transition services.
Here are some things to think through before you dive into an office romance head over heels.