Have you ever dated a co-worker?

Question

How long were you together? Did it work out? If it didn't, how did you handle the situation at work after you broke up?

Answer 1

Yes. We are still together. Of course it worked out. It is working out. We didn't break up, we got married. Been together 7 years, married for 5. He was my supervisor.

Answer 2

Yes, we were both software engineers working on the same project and we feel in Love! We were married and have been that way for the last 19 years. If I was not seriously attached to a person I would try not to date a co-worker. I think it is fraught with difficulties because work is hard enough already with out bringing in romance. But that is just my feeling. It happened to me and I am happily married. So do as I say not as I do!! :) Good luck.

Answer 3

Yes. I dated a guy I worked with for about a year and a half. I was really young though. It didn't work out, but nothing to do with work. He already had a new job before we broke up. It was actually fun. We would take our breaks together and sneak off into the back room...for a little fun.

Answer 4

Don't get involved with co-workers!

In fact, you should not engage in any conversation with a woman at work unless it directly relates to work. Do not compliment them. Do not ask them out to dinner. Your conversation outside of work should be limited to Good (Morning / Afternoon / Evening). If you go beyond this, you're a lawsuit waiting to happen. If you do date a coworker and you break up, things can get tense around the office (especially if it was a nasty breakup). She can sabotage your career or, worse, file lawsuits claiming sexual harassment. At the minimum, you will have to see her every day, and maybe collaborate with her frequently. It's just not worth it. With all the background checks employers perform, if a sexual harassment lawsuit pops up you can say goodby to that job.

The courts are very hostile towards men in this regard as well, so just play it safe. If women want to be engaged in normal conversation, they can lobby the courts to be more lenient first. We're not going to risk our future to try to get a date with someone who, for all we know, is waiting for a guy to say "nice skirt" so she can claim sexual harassment and settle for a large sum of money.

Answer 5

Yes I have. For about a summer. After we broke up everything kinda went back to normal. I never really saw him throughout the day anyway so it wasn't difficult. We were never meant to be anything more than friends and we went too far.

Answer 6

Yes, and after the breakup [which happened nearly immediately] it was very awkward. I would not suggest it.

However, if one of you gets transferred to another department or starts work for another company, go for it. As long as you don't have to run into each other every day . . .

Answer 7

yes i have. but i didnt work because we were the talk of the day everyday, although we never mind. The only reason it didnt work was i still had feelings for my ex plus i wasnt attracted to my co-worker even though he was hunk.

Answer 8

I did - Dated 2 1/2 years.
It was a summer job with great work sex.

Answer 9

No I've never dated a co-worker. I've had a crush on one before though, I just didn't act on it.

Answer 10

I am talking to a guy I work with now, and trust me it has made things kinda weird. And to be honest I have no ideal where this thing is heading:) My advise....Just go with the flow, if it is ment to be, it will:) Have a grateful day!!! GOOD LUCK!!