What are the main reasons you shouldn’t date a coworker?

[Anonymous]

[DishLady]

1. Don't shit where you eat.
2. HR policies at most places indicate that this is a conflict of interest.
3. It's just distracting in general (to you, your SO and the team/coworkers).
4. It could come back to haunt you if you're up for promotions, transfers, etc.

[OlderAndWiser]

1. Workplace rules forbidding such relationships.
2. Office gossip when you are dating.
3. Far worse office gossip after you break up.
4. Sometimes, a breakup is so uncomfortable that one of the former partners feels compelled to leave their job.

[HawkPerception]

There's no reason you SHOULDN'T.

It would be incredibly stupid to meet someone who is perfect for you and say "Oh well, no dice because I work with them."

If it's your dream job and there's no relationships allowed among employees, or they're your boss or something... then that might be something to be careful about, but other than that... follow your heart.

[Lliam]

I dated coworkers. I wound up in long-term relationships that way. I know people who wound up marrying coworkers.
Work and school are good places to meet potential partners.

I suppose if things didn't work out and one person was an ass hole, they could talk behind the other's back or try to back stab them.

[loveslongnails]

Define "co-worker". It depends on how closely you work together. If you have daily contact at all, I don't recommend it for dating. If you're going to be fuck buddies, it doesn't matter. If they work in a completely different department and you don't see them on a daily basis, that's an acceptable situation.

Working closely with someone you're dating will end one of two things, possibly both; the dating part or the working part. If you're married and work together, that can last longer and often does, depending on the work.

You ask why though? It's because the dynamic has changed and you're now emotionally entwined, which messes up your head whether you recognize it or not. So my strong advice is - don't do it.

[Anonymous]

Speaking from experience: Coworkers are partly in your relationship and when you do something wrong they'll go to your partner or tell you they won't tell your partner or they'll give you privileges because of your partner
If you breakup you have to tell them because they'll bring your partner up in conversations
You never get to fully recover because your ex is there
Depending on how you broke up, it's things that you have to watch silently and can't say anything about because y'all are both single and this is a professional place

For me watching him move on so quickly, flirting with other women, having to work with him and asking me to do stuff, but then also him blocking me from talking to other men and using our intimacy to be more intimate when he feels like it. He has those opportunities because of close proximity and past feelings.

[Nikki1989]

If a regular relationship ends badly, you can block their number, take some space, and heal. If a workplace relationship ends badly, you still have to see them at the 9:00 AM Monday status meeting.

[Screenwriter]

There's one giant one: if and when you break up, you'll have to see that person regularly instead of it being a clean, no more interaction ending. And if that person is over you, it could be job disaster... OK two giant reasons.

[Masie]

In my opinion, it can make this messy if there is a fight or breakup. That is number one. Inner two is making it awkward around others. Then there is the part if you are at different levels. People might view preferential treatment.

[jazzy34]

If things end badly, things could get awkward. It also can result in both of you getting fired. Believe it or not, some companies don’t allow dating amongst coworkers.

[Sexiestjohnson]

I think one of the major ones is if the relationships end badly one person will feel like running from the job they love.

[molonski2]

No reason at all.. Date all of them..
Never go with corporate BS

[lilBigPotato]

You don't want to have to deal with your ex every day at work if things ended badly.

[dudeinohio]

What happens if you break up? You talk crap about each other to your coworkers and it creates a toxic environment.

[Iron_Man]

Trouble at the job. if I ran a protein smoothie shop business can I date the employee if I own the business?

[choco-latte]

Because it’s better to keep your work space should free from any potential drama and you need a balance between your work and personal lives.

[Alex-Snow]

If there is a breakup it could cause some stress in the workplace.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

It creates complications. For example, it can make work unbearable if you break up

[LiamJHayden]

Personally? I own the company and it would open me up to all sorts of legal issues.

[genericname85]

for one, it's unprofessional plus if shit doesn't work out, shit'll get awkward as fuck at work.

[exitseven]

If the relationship went sideways it could be awkward.

[Anonymous]

If you get upset with your co-worker boyfriend you still have to see him everyday

[Marshast]

They should consider, that their whole career outlook in that company would be contingent to that relationship…!

[NathanDavis]

your employers wants you to work... not date

[Spencer10]

You could end up getting fired...

[rapfan107]

If things dont work out or turn ugly it's gonna be super awkward

[Ariesman81Nshiiit]

Cause they're all dudes

[Anonymous]

You might get in trouble at your job

[DirtyOldMan777]

breakups mean back stabbing your career.

[arianna1414]

Things could change fast